Santa Barbara Council Voices Support for Group at Center of Creating Civilian Review System Community Formation Commission gives an update on its work, including hiring the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement as a facilitator As part of its work, the Community Formation Commission will review the Santa Barbara Police Department’s standards and protocols. (Brooke Holland / Noozhawk photo) By Joshua Molina, Noozhawk Staff Writer | @JECMolina July 27, 2021 | 8:42 p.m. The panel charged with creating a Civilian Review Board for Santa Barbara gave an update Tuesday on its work to the City Council. The 13-member Community Formation Commission has been working together since February, laying the groundwork for the creation of a Civilian Review Board.