Use of Evidence from the Civilian Oversight Process in Disciplinary Appeals. Opinions or recommendations from individuals involved in Civilian Oversight in a particular case may not be used by a party in connection with an appeal of any disciplinary action under the provisions of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code and this AGREEMENT. No party to an arbitration or Civil Service proceeding may use or subpoena any member of the Panel or the OPO (unless the Director took the complaint in the relevant case) as a witness at an arbitration or Civil Service proceeding including, but not limited to live or deposition testimony, which concerns their duties or responsibilities in the oversight process or their opinions or recommendations in a particular case. This provision shall not prevent any testimony for evidentiary predicate.
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