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Committee adopts edits to board rules, agrees chair will lead executive committee proceedings
Summary
The Administration Committee reviewed proposed amendments to the Board of Supervisors' rules (virtual attendance, evidence standards and timing) and agreed to an attachment change naming the board chair as chair of the executive committee for enforcement proceedings; members also adjusted conduct language to emphasize civil discourse.
Heather reviewed a set of edits to the Board of Supervisors' rules that were discussed at the previous meeting. Among the changes she described were updates to the virtual-appearance section, clarification of hearing timelines (for example, an executive-committee review held within 30 days of receipt of a complaint), and a simplification of technical legal language on evidence and procedure so it is more accessible to lay members.
Heather proposed language that would have the vice chair serve as chair of the executive committee; several supervisors said it would be more consistent for the board chair to serve in that role for enforcement proceedings. Heather agreed to modify the attachment to reflect that change. Committee members also debated wording in the conduct section that would bar supervisors from berating, belittling or shouting at county staff or members of the public; several members suggested removing the word "shout" and recasting the standard in positive terms (encouraging civil discourse). The committee considered those minor edits adopted and moved forward with the revised attachment for inclusion with the resolution.
