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Supervisors ban practice of seeking undated resignation letters from appointees, 8–2
Summary
The Board of Supervisors approved an administrative-code amendment prohibiting preemptive, undated resignation letters for city board and commission nominees. The measure was prompted by disclosures about the mayor's prior practice and passed 8–2 after extended debate.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 8–2 on Feb. 7 to amend the Administrative Code to establish a city policy against asking nominees for undated resignation letters.
Supervisor Preston introduced the ordinance, saying it responds to “the revelation that the mayor was obtaining undated resignation letters from nominees for appointed commissions.” The ordinance states the decision whether to resign rests with the commissioner and cannot be delegated to an appointing authority; it applies to all appointing authorities, including the mayor and the board of supervisors.
Why it matters
Supporters framed the change as a protection for the independence of city boards and…
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