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San Mateo County Ag Advisory Committee seeks clearer role, schedules special retreat and tightens meeting procedures
Summary
After a consultant survey flagged confusion about the committee's role and meeting processes, county staff proposed clearer agenda steps, packet changes and a special retreat to improve collaboration; members agreed to poll dates for a longer session to address training, respect and Brown Act compliance.
The San Mateo County Agricultural Advisory Committee voted on Nov. 10, 2025, to pursue a special retreat and to adopt clarified meeting procedures after a consultant's survey found members want clearer roles, better meeting management and stronger collaboration with county staff.
Debbie Schechter, the consultant who led the committee survey, told members the top themes included a shared interest in supporting local agriculture, a need to clarify the AAC's role in county policy and project review, and repeated requests for improved meeting procedures and training. She said county staff largely agreed with the findings and recommended a focused retreat to discuss roles, expectations and mutual respect.
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