This legislation proposes to change the city charter to allow voters to elect the Director of the Department of Police Accountability. If approved, this change would take effect during the election on November 5, 2024.
Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide for the election of the Director of the Department of Police Accountability; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.
How it got here
The legislation to amend the San Francisco Charter for the election of the Director of the Department of Police Accountability originated from a proposal by the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors introduced a Charter Amendment to provide for the election of the Director of the Department of Police Accountability, scheduled for a vote on November 5, 2024.
A CEQA determination was made indicating that the proposed Charter amendment would not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
The Charter Amendment was referred to the City Controller for a financial analysis prior to the first Rules Committee hearing.
The Charter Amendment was referred to the Department of Human Resources to assess the impact and fulfill 'Meet and Confer' requirements.
The Rules Committee continued the review of the Charter Amendment to allow for further discussion and input.
The Rules Committee continued the discussion on the Charter Amendment, indicating ongoing deliberation.
The Rules Committee continued the item again, reflecting the need for additional review before moving forward.
The Charter Amendment was officially filed, marking its readiness for the upcoming election.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
