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Board introduces interim inspector general, new public health officer and defender director; supervisors debate IG independence
Summary
The Board of Supervisors introduced three personnel approved on the consent calendar — a new County Public Health Officer, an appointee to the Defender's Office and an interim inspector general — and held a policy discussion about the IG’s powers, independence and oversight role.
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on April 28 introduced three county officers approved on consent: Doctor Lou as the county public health officer (effective June 1), a newly appointed director for the Defender’s Office and an interim inspector general, Eric Kane Tiffanie Leon‑Synnott.
The personnel appointments were noted by County Executive staff as part of the consent actions the board approved earlier in the meeting. Dr. Lou told the board she was "deeply honored to be appointed as your…
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