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Committee debates handbook and possible charter language for boards and commissions; proposal to study fails
Charter Review Committee (San Mateo County) · February 18, 2026
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Summary
A proposal to study Section 4.14 and the boards-and-commissions handbook drew concerns about handbook quality and whether charter text is the right vehicle; a motion to form a subcommittee failed 6–(required 8).
Committee member Daniella Jontitude raised concerns about the county’s boards and commissions handbook and the broad discretion allowed for bylaws, arguing lack of consistent structure impedes commission effectiveness. She suggested a review of Section 4.14 of the charter and potential handbook…
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