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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 480-24, responding to the Grand Jury's findings and urging the Mayor to implement accepted recommendations.
The Mayor approved the resolution passed by the Board of Supervisors, which included recommendations for improving the commission system.
The Clerk of the Board transmitted the adopted resolution to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court as required by law.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
This hearing will discuss the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report that evaluates the effectiveness of San Francisco's commissions. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.
This hearing will discuss the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report that evaluates the effectiveness of San Francisco's commissions. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.