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Officials outline how Mayor, Board and State Legislation Committee coordinate San Francisco's lobbying positions
Summary
Deputy City Attorney John Givner told the Government Audit and Oversight Committee that the City Charter gives the Mayor authority to coordinate intergovernmental communications while the Board retains policy-setting authority and delegates day-to-day positions to the State Legislation Committee. The committee continued the item so mayor's office staff can attend.
Deputy City Attorney John Givner told the Government Audit and Oversight Committee that the City Charter gives the Mayor authority to coordinate the city's communications with state and federal governments, while the Board of Supervisors retains the reserve power to set policy.
"The Charter provides that the Mayor coordinates all intergovernmental affairs for the city," Givner said in his presentation. He explained that, "if the Board adopts a resolution saying we support AB 1, the Mayor cannot direct the state lobbyist to oppose AB 1." Givner…
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