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The Chicago Police Department is searching for a new superintendent with the help of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.

The proposal – which has not yet been debated in public – could get a final vote on Thursday as part of supporters’ push for a quick vote before the runoff between Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson set for April 4.

Critics called the move self-serving and not about good governance.

Ald. Brendan Reilly failed to persuade his colleagues to require that legislation introduced directly to committee be sent to alderpersons and publicly posted at least 48 hours before a hearing, along with an “unbiased summary” and “statement explaining the urgency.”

Chicago City Council members can select who they want on committees and who should lead them. State law and the city’s own rules clearly spell out they have that power. They just have always opted out and have given the mayor their blessing to do their bidding.