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Romance ban for managers fails after contested hearing
Summary
An ordinance that would prohibit managers from pursuing romantic relationships with employees under their supervision did not pass the Board of Supervisors after extended debate about legal necessity, privacy and liability.
An ordinance amending the administrative code to prohibit managers from pursuing romantic or sexual relationships with employees under their supervision failed to gain approval at the Nov. 20 San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting after an extended debate.
Supervisor Jake Daley (identified in the transcript as the sponsor) introduced the measure, saying it was intended to address city liability arising from superior-subordinate romantic relationships and to provide a tool — including reassignment — to avoid legal exposure. "This legislation, by no means prohibits two…
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