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Council adopts policy to operationalize Charter §4.06 investigations; vote splits 6–1
Summary
After readings and comparisons to Sacramento and San Jose, Stockton council adopted a new policy implementing Charter section 4.06 (investigations) to create a standardized, public process for council-authorized inquiries into city operations; motion passed 6–1 with one dissent.
The Stockton City Council on Feb. 18 voted 6–1 to adopt a policy to implement Charter section 4.06, giving the council a standardized process for launching investigations into city operations and financial transactions.
Vice Mayor Jason Lee introduced the item, saying the language already exists in the charter and that the policy is meant to provide checks and balances and a transparent mechanism to investigate mismanagement or misconduct. The city attorney read the charter language aloud and briefed the council on how similar language has…
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