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Board continues charter review committee item after debate on membership and timeline

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors · December 3, 2025
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Summary

Supervisors reviewed a proposal to convene a 15‑member charter review committee required every eight years, debated naming specific organizations versus category‑based slots and extended the item for staff to return with refined options and timelines.

The board considered creation of a 15‑member Charter Review Committee — required by section 8.01 of the county charter — with staff and the county attorney outlining an aggressive timeline (appointments Jan. 13, committee meetings Jan–April, report due May 5 for possible November ballot action).

Deputy County Attorney Brian Pettit explained the committee would meet under the Brown Act, likely…

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