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Public, commissioners debate San Mateo County’s on‑call inspector‑general bench and calls for a permanent office
Summary
County staff described the existing on‑call inspector‑general contract model; several community groups and speakers urged the Independent Civilian Advisory Commission to recommend creation of a permanent inspector general with subpoena power.
San Mateo County staff described the current process for engaging on‑call inspector generals and the firms under contract, while public commenters and some commissioners urged the commission to recommend a permanent inspector general with subpoena power.
At a commission meeting, Dr. P. Haney of county staff said the Board of Supervisors authorized a bench of on‑call inspector generals after reviewing models from other jurisdictions and soliciting national and local experts. The county issued a request for qualifications in 2024, selected five qualified proposers and expects to activate specific firms by task order when work is needed. Haney said the board — or the County Executive Office acting under board authorization — would vote to authorize any activation and that task orders would be negotiated for each assignment.
The county presented the…
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