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SFPUC delegates limited interim authority to general manager; commissioners stress policy limits

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission · July 22, 2008
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Summary

The commission approved a limited delegation of authority to the general manager to award certain public works contracts above administrative thresholds and to apply for grants when consistent with adopted policy, while commissioners emphasized that policy‑setting remains the commission's responsibility.

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission approved a resolution delegating limited authorities to the general manager for an interim period when a full commission may not be in place.

Deputy City Attorney Noreen Ambrose explained the delegation has two categories: routine department‑head powers already exercised by other…

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