In a special meeting Monday night, the City of Madison Police Civilian Oversight Board (PCOB) appointed former alder Rebecca Kemble as Interim Independent Police Monitor until a permanent monitor is hired, setting up a showdown with both the Common Council and City staff.
The Common Council terminated former Interim Independent Police Monitor Aeiramique Glass and appointed Common Council Chief of Staff Karen Kapusta-Pofahl to supervise the office until a permanent monitor is hired.
Common Council confirmation is not required for an interim appointment, but City human resources approval is. PCOB Chair Devon Snyder and City Attorney Michael Haas both said that City of Madison Human Resource Director Erin Stenson told them she will not approve the appointment…