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County attorneys outline process if San Mateo sheriff's office becomes vacant; commissioners, public ask about selection criteria
Summary
County counsel summarized legal line of succession and the Board of Supervisors' appointment authority if the sheriff's office becomes vacant; commissioners and public asked about job qualifications, timeline and protections for staff and the public.
County counsel explained the statutory process for covering a vacancy in the office of sheriff and said any interim fill is temporary until the Board of Supervisors appoints someone to serve until the next general election.
A county attorney’s presenter summarized the applicable California Government Code provisions: on vacancy the under sheriff, or if that office is vacant the assistant sheriff or next most senior chief deputy, immediately discharges the sheriff’s duties in the short term. The board "shall fill by appointment" any vacancy in elective county offices and the appointee serves until the first Monday after Jan. 1…
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