Application for next Chicago Police Department superintendent opens

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Applications have opened for the Chicago Police Department's next superintendent.

City leaders will hold four community forums across the city to discuss the position.

The next forum is on Tuesday at the Kehrein Center for the Arts in Austin.

A city commission is required to nominate three candidates for the mayor to consider.

RELATED: Search for Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown's replacement ramps up

The previous CPD superintendent, David Brown, left last month, kicking off the search for his replacement.

After 60 days from the time Brown stepped down, the commission is hoping to have a list compiled and begin research and background checks on candidates. They will turn in three names to the new mayor for consideration in 120 days.

If the new mayor does not choose any of the candidates on the list, the group will begin the process again.

In the meantime, First Deputy Eric Carter will serve as interim superintendent after David Brown leaves until a new mayor is sworn in and a new superintendent is picked.