LEAGUE CITY — League City Council gave initial approval Tuesday to create a citizen-led committee that would provide additional oversight of the city’s Flock Safety automated license plate reader system.

The proposed Citizen Data Privacy Committee would work alongside the city auditor to review how the Flock camera system is used by the League City Police Department, whether established city procedures are being followed, and how camera data is stored and retained.

The committee would serve in an advisory capacity and include the mayor, city auditor and three citizen members. Its responsibilities would include reviewing audits and policies related to the collection, access, use, retention, sharing, security and deletion of Flock data.

The committee also would review compliance with access controls, logging, supervisory review and information-sharing requirements, as well as substantiated incidents involving misuse, unauthorized access or material security breaches. Members could also consider public questions and concerns about the Flock system and make recommendations regarding privacy, transparency, accountability and responsible use.

Mayor Nick Long told KGTX 7 that the proposal still requires one more reading before it can receive final approval.

Once approved, the city plans to open applications for residents who want to serve on the committee.

Long said the initial citizen portion of the committee will consist of three residents. He said he searched for other cities that have established a similar citizen oversight process for Flock cameras but was unable to find another example.

Long said he hopes League City’s approach can provide a process that other cities may consider as they address oversight of automated license plate reader systems.

The city said the committee is expected to include residents with backgrounds in areas such as information technology and law enforcement, along with other community members who can provide different perspectives.

The proposed committee comes amid continued discussion over the use of Flock cameras in League City. The technology uses automated license plate readers to collect vehicle information that can be accessed by law enforcement for investigative purposes.

The committee has not yet received final approval. The city said a call for applications will be issued after City Council gives final approval to the ordinance.