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San Mateo County charter review committee opens, hears Brown Act training and sets May 1 deadline for recommendations
Summary
The newly formed San Mateo County Charter Review Committee convened Jan. 29, received legal training on county charters and the Brown Act, and was told it must submit recommendations to the Board of Supervisors by May 1, 2026 to meet ballot deadlines.
The San Mateo County Charter Review Committee met on Jan. 29 for an organizational session that combined legal training and a briefing on the committee's timeline and scope. Supervisor Noelia Corzo, serving as president of the Board of Supervisors this year, opened the meeting and urged members to "work together" and bring forward any issues they believe are important for the charter review process.
Deputy County Attorney Brian Pettit gave a detailed overview of county charters and the amendment process, saying the San Mateo County Charter "is the bedrock and the constitutional law of our county." He reminded the committee that any changes to the charter are advisory at the committee level: the board may…
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