CPD Superintendent David Brown resigning Thursday

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Thursday marks Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown's final day on the job.

Brown announced his resignation earlier this month, just a day after Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her bid for re-election. He's officially resigning on March 16th.

The former Dallas police chief has said he will be returning to Texas and moving to the private sector.

First Deputy Superintendent Eric Carter will replace Brown on an interim basis until a new mayor is elected.

The newly formed Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability will conduct a search for a new permanent superintendent, and present the new mayor with a list of three finalists. 

"We're living in a time of great challenge and change," said Anthony Driver Jr., president of CCPSA. "Our city faces complex issues on public safety, justice, and equality that requires a visionary leader who is willing to take bold action."

The commission will then have 60 days to review the list, interview potential candidates, do background checks, and submit the names of the three finalists to the mayor. 

Within 30 days of receiving the list, the mayor must select one candidate or reject all three and request a new list. They're expected to submit their first list to the mayor by July 14.

There will be in-person meetings on the west, south and north sides of the city where residents can give direct feedback to the commission on the next superintendent. A virtual meeting is expected as well.