Commissions

The Public Works Commission is the oversight body for the Department of Public Works. Created by Proposition B on the November 2020 ballot, the Commission sets policy directives and is responsible for overseeing department performance, approves contracts reviews contract performance and annually reviews the department’s performance designating and filling staff positions. Commission meetings are also a forum for the public to hear about and comment on the department’s business. The Commission is made up of two appointees by the Board of Supervisors, two mayoral appointees and one appointee by the City Controller. The Mayor’s and Controller’s appointments are approved by the Board of Supervisors.

 

 

 

Sanitation and Streets Commission

The Sanitation and Streets Commission is the oversight body for the Sanitation and Streets department. Created by Proposition B on the November 2020 ballot, the Commission sets policy directives and is responsible for overseeing department performance, approving contracts, reviewing the designation and filling of staff positions, establishing minimum standards of cleanliness for the public right of way and setting baselines for services to be administered by the department.