Why are we dealing with this silliness?

The proposed Civilian Review Board is, by design, limited by it lack of any real power or authority, it has no investigative power and refers complaints to the police internal affairs department who sweep it under the carpet as quickly as possible because THE PURPOSE OF THE FAIRFAX COUNTY INTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICE IS TO  PROTECT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM CITIZENS.

The proposed Civilian Review Board has no budget for investigation, no subpoena power to compel testimony and no authority to impose discipline. 

So why are we dealing with this silliness?