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In plain English

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding San Francisco's commissions. It urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Commission Impossible? Getting the Most from San Francisco’s Commissions"; and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

Introduced: Jun 25, 2024
Final action: Oct 3, 2024
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How it got here

The legislation originated from the findings of the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, which highlighted issues with San Francisco's numerous commissions and recommended reforms.

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Release of Grand Jury ReportJune 20, 2024
San Francisco Civil Grand Jury

The Civil Grand Jury released the report titled 'Commission Impossible? Getting the Most from San Francisco’s Commissions,' identifying issues with the city's commissions and recommending the creation of a Commissions Oversight Body.

CGJ Press Release
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Response to Grand Jury FindingsAugust 19, 2024
Mayor's Office

The Mayor's Office submitted a response to the Grand Jury's findings, acknowledging the need for reform but opposing the creation of a new Commissions Oversight Body.

Mayor's Office Response
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Response to Grand Jury RecommendationsAugust 19, 2024
City Attorney's Office

The City Attorney's Office provided a response to the Grand Jury's recommendations, indicating that some recommendations would not be implemented as they were deemed unnecessary.

CAO Response
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Public Hearing on Grand Jury ReportSeptember 19, 2024
Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Committee held a public hearing to discuss the Grand Jury's findings and recommendations, leading to the drafting of a resolution to respond to the report.

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Adoption of ResolutionOctober 1, 2024
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 480-24, responding to the Grand Jury's findings and urging the Mayor to implement accepted recommendations.

Leg Final
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Approval of ResolutionOctober 3, 2024
Mayor's Office

The Mayor approved the resolution passed by the Board of Supervisors, which included recommendations for improving the commission system.

Leg Final
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Transmittal of ResolutionOctober 9, 2024
Clerk of the Board

The Clerk of the Board transmitted the adopted resolution to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court as required by law.

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How they voted

AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Board of Supervisors · Oct 1, 2024Pass
5-0
ADOPTED AS AMENDED
Board of Supervisors · Oct 1, 2024Pass
5-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Government Audit and Oversight Committee · Sep 19, 2024Pass
1-0
RECOMMENDED AS AMENDED
Government Audit and Oversight Committee · Sep 19, 2024Pass
1-0

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardJun 20, 2024
·RECEIVED
PresidentJun 25, 2024
RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Clerk of the BoardAug 22, 2024
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Government Audit and Oversight CommitteeSep 19, 2024
RECOMMENDED AS AMENDEDPass
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
Board of SupervisorsOct 1, 2024
ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
MayorOct 3, 2024
APPROVED
Clerk of the BoardOct 9, 2024
·TRANSMITTED