The County of San Mateo has a paramount interest in protecting the integrity of its
governmental institutions, and to ensure that County government serves the best interests
of the citizens of San Mateo County. Government Code section 25303 provides that the
Board of Supervisors shall supervise the official conduct of all County officers,
including elected officials, and additionally provides that the Board shall see that
County officers faithfully perform their duties.
County elected officials are elected by the people of San Mateo County, and are accountable
in the first instance to the people. Nevertheless, the Board's obligation to oversee
the official conduct of elected County officials may, in the case of well-founded
allegations of serious official misconduct, require that the Board take action in
response to such allegations. In carrying out its oversight responsibilities, the
Board must be mindful that it does not interfere with the constitutional or statutory
responsibilities invested in the County's elected officials.
To further the Board's interest in protecting the integrity of its governmental institutions
and to ensure that County government serves the best interest of its citizens, this
chapter will set forth a process to guide the Board, as well as other County elected
officials, when investigating allegations of serious misconduct of County elected
officials. This process shall be in addition to any other authority the Board of Supervisors
may have to carry out its supervisory responsibilities under Government Code section
25303.
(Ord. 4430, 8/12/08)
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