{"id":1489,"date":"2019-09-27T12:00:05","date_gmt":"2019-09-27T19:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegonewsdesk.com\/?p=1489"},"modified":"2019-09-27T14:37:33","modified_gmt":"2019-09-27T21:37:33","slug":"councilman-scott-sherman-forwarding-rule-change-for-city-auditor-nomination-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegonewsdesk.com\/?p=1489","title":{"rendered":"Councilman Scott Sherman Forwarding Rule Change for City Auditor Nomination Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently, the San Diego City Council Rules Committee voted unanimously to move forward with their plans to remove the power of mayors to nominate the independent auditor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current process is somewhat undefined, and this initiative seeks to leave the appointment of an auditor up to a City Council vote\u2014and for a good reason. Such a role holds prestige. The independent auditor of San Diego oversees the city\u2019s finances, making it a significant position relevant to all citizens of San Diego. As such, it\u2019s a position that should be left up to a vote, not to one individual\u2019s jurisdiction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The spearhead of this initiative, Councilman Scott Sherman, has received support from across the political aisle. Even Councilwoman Barbara Bry, an ardent Democrat and mayoral candidate, has stated that she hopes to move forward with the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a good sign that individuals across the political spectrum share the same fundamental belief in democracy and governmental accountability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sherman\u2019s initiative is a fantastic step towards further government transparency. By moving forward, San Diego will showcase a piece of a bipartisan compromise that seeks to maintain the sovereignty of the people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Photo by Josh Esh<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, the San Diego City Council Rules Committee voted unanimously to move forward with their plans to remove the power of mayors to nominate the independent auditor. The current process is somewhat undefined, and this initiative seeks to leave the appointment of an auditor up to a City Council vote\u2014and for a good reason. 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