Bowman says it was "no secret councillor Klein found the role of police board chair challenging," pointing to a recent board member survey on his performance that received an "unsatisfactory grade." Mayor Brian Bowman says "it's no secret councillor Klein found the role of police board chair challenging." Klein says the board needs to operate with more distance from the political and administrative leadership at city hall. "I think the Winnipeg Police Board needs to have some more autonomy. It's held accountable for issues that it doesn't have the responsibility for," Klein saidThe role of board chair will be taken up by it's vice chair, councillor Marcus Chambers, on an interim basis.

Source: CBC News June 11, 2020 22:40 UTC