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Resident asks board whether it can remove an elected sheriff, cites recall process
Summary
A public commenter identified as Debbie W. asked the board to cite constitutional authority for removing a duly elected sheriff and argued the California recall process is the appropriate mechanism for removal.
During the public-comment period, a resident who identified herself as Debbie W. questioned whether the county board has authority to remove a duly elected sheriff and asked the board to cite the applicable article and section of the California Constitution. She emphasized that the people exercise removal authority through the recall process.
"And, I was wondering on item 3 b, what authority you have to fire a duly elected sheriff. Can you please cite the article and section of the California constitution that gives the county boards of supervisors authority to remove a sheriff from office?... And are you aware that the provisions in the California constitution are mandatory and prohibitory?" Debbie asked. The board did not provide a legal answer during public comment; later in the meeting the board directed county counsel to follow up on separate items about garbage collection and contractual recourse.
