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Committee backs charter amendment to require appointees to forfeit seat when running for office
Summary
A charter amendment requiring appointed members of city boards and commissions to forfeit their offices upon filing a declaration of candidacy was advanced by the Rules Committee with positive recommendation after sponsors argued it would reduce conflicts of interest and restore good-government practice.
Clerk read Item 4, a charter amendment to require appointed members of boards and commissions to forfeit their office upon filing a declaration of candidacy for state or local elective office. Sponsor Supervisor Peskin said the practice—common in earlier administrations—helps avoid conflicts of interest and pay-to-play concerns and would be applied evenly regardless of political affiliation.
There were no public commenters on this item. Committee members expressed support for codifying the practice to enhance transparency and reduce the appearance of conflicts. Supervisor Yee moved and the committee forwarded the item to the full Board with a positive recommendation. The committee did not record a roll-call vote in the transcript; the item was ordered and moved without objection.
