A task force will vote next week on the elimination of 34 inactive city commissions, initiating a streamlining effort following the approval of Proposition E. Among those set for dissolution is the Advisory Council on Human Rights, which hasn't met in over 15 years. Most task force members agree that San Francisco’s commissions are excessive, although opinions differ on how to address the issue. Some argue that commissions impede policymaking, while others believe they foster public engagement. Proposition D, which aimed to cap commissions, was ultimately rejected by voters.
The newly convened task force will vote whether to eliminate 34 bodies that are currently inactive, marking the first step in a commission streamlining process.
Thirty-two of the 34 inactive bodies have not met in the last year, indicating a significant need for evaluation of the commissions.
Some task force members assert that commissions slow down policymaking and do not necessarily enhance public engagement, challenging the value of such bodies.
The failure of Proposition D, which aimed to cap the number of commissions at 65, indicated a strong public sentiment against limiting commission engagement.
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