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Rules Committee presses agencies on who can declare an emergency for a migrant influx
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee · April 22, 2024
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Summary
The committee sought clarity on which departments recommend a mayoral emergency proclamation; DEM said subject‑matter agencies should advise the mayor and no formal recommendation had been made during the hearing.
Supervisors asked city officials to clarify the chain of command for declaring a local emergency to address an influx of newcomer families. The exchange highlighted confusion about roles and called for a convening of subject‑matter departments.
Kim Bowman of the Department of Emergency Management told the committee, "We don't determine if…
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