Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Dave Pine, District 1
Supervisor Warren Slocum, District 4
Subject: Appointments to the Independent Civilian Advisory Commission on the Sheriff's Office
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for the following appointments to the Independent Civilian Advisory Commission on the Sheriff's Office:
A) Members for an initial term ending June 30, 2026:
1. Marco Durazo, representing District 1; and
2. Rob Silano, representing District 4; and
3. Kalimah Salahuddin, representing District 5; and
4. Shirley Melnicoe, representing Member At-large; and
5. Alexis Lewis, representing At-large Alternate; and
B) Members for an initial term ending June 30, 2028:
1. James Simmons, representing District 2; and
2. William McClure, representing District 3; and
3. Mike Fisher, as Sheriff's nominee; and
4. Rebecca Carabez, representing At-large Alternate.
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BACKGROUND:
On December 12, 2023, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors (Board) adopted Resolution No. 080067 establishing the Independent Civilian Advisory Commission on the Sheriff's Office (Commission).
The Commission was established to:
* Act in an advisory capacity to the Board to facilitate transparency, accountability, and engagement with respect to the Sheriff's Office.
* Hold public meetings, conduct community outreach, and receive community input regarding the Sheriff's Office.
* Not interfere with the investigative or prosecutorial functions of the Sheriff's Office, participate or advise on departmental personnel or disciplinary matters, make referrals on matters under active investigation, or issue subpoenas.
The Commission will consist of seven voting members and two alternates:
* One member nominated by each Supervisor and residing in their District.
* One member nominated by the Sheriff.
* One member and two al...
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