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Supervisors debate 'Good and Clean Government Act' to split appointments, re-power city administrator
Summary
A proposed charter amendment would share appointment authority for many commissions between the mayor and the board and re-evaluate the city administrator's role; supporters say it restores checks and balances, critics warn it could weaken executive ability to manage services.
Supervisor Connie Chan presented a charter amendment—branded in discussion as the 'Good and Clean Government Act'—to broaden Board of Supervisors confirmation in appointing members to many city commissions and to restore and clarify city-administrator duties. Chan said the measure seeks to “bring greater local government accountability and…
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