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San Mateo County ag advisory committee debates proposed bylaws changes as members warn of lost agenda control
Summary
At its Feb. 9 meeting the San Mateo County Agricultural Advisory Committee read and discussed proposed procedural-rule amendments from county staff and counsel. Members split over language that would clarify agenda preparation and remove an outdated Form 700 filing requirement; the committee voted to bring specific concerns back for a follow-up meeting.
At the Agricultural Advisory Committee's Feb. 9 meeting, county staff presented a set of proposed amendments to the committee's procedural rules intended to align the bylaws with current state and county law. Senior Planner Summer Burleson summarized changes ranging from term-limit clarifications for holdover service to a proposed secretary role and edits on agenda preparation that would formalize coordination with county staff.
Committee members objected to several provisions they said would reduce the panel's control over its agenda and weaken the committee's voice. Chair Natalie Sayre told the group: "It is not okay to violate bylaws and then change them to meet these violations," urging caution before approving edits…
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