This motion suspends Commissioner William Palmer from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board and outlines charges of official misconduct against him. It also directs the Clerk of the Board to send the motion and charges to the Ethics Commission and instructs the City Attorney to serve the documents to Commissioner Palmer.
Motion suspending Commissioner William Palmer from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board and approving charges of official misconduct against Commissioner Palmer under Charter, Section 15.105; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to transmit this Motion and the charges of official misconduct to the Ethics Commission; and directing the City Attorney to serve this Motion and the charges of official misconduct on Commissioner Palmer.
How it got here
The legislation originated from an investigation into Commissioner William Palmer's conduct, prompted by allegations of official misconduct.
Supervisor Sherrill requested the Inspector General to investigate Commissioner William Palmer for potential official misconduct, citing media reports of his misuse of office.
The Inspector General submitted a report to the Board of Supervisors detailing findings of official misconduct by Palmer, including misuse of his position during law enforcement encounters.
Supervisors Sherrill, Mandelman, and Wong introduced a motion to suspend Commissioner Palmer and approve charges of official misconduct based on the Inspector General's findings.
The motion to suspend Commissioner Palmer and the associated charges were scheduled for a hearing by the Rules Committee.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
This motion appoints William Monroe Palmer II to the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board, with his term set to end on March 1, 2027. The motion has been passed.