Sacramento Municipal Code Art. I General

The following definitions apply in this chapter:

"Boards and commissions" means all boards, commissions, and committees with members who are appointed by the mayor or the city council. "Boards and commissions" includes city boards and commissions. "Boards and commissions" does not include committees that are composed solely of members of the city council.

"City boards and commissions" means boards, commissions, and committees established by the charter, ordinance, or resolution. "City boards and commissions" does not include committees that are composed solely of members of city council. (Ord. 2022-0024 § 2)

It is the intent of the city council, in enacting this chapter, to assure that appointees for seats on boards and commissions possess those high ethical standards required of them to properly fulfill their functions; to disclose any conflicts of interest that would render applicants and appointees ineffective in the performance of their duties, or which would jeopardize the interests of the city; to protect applicants and appointees against untrue allegations with respect to their background and integrity; and to establish a uniform administrative framework for all city boards and commissions. (Ord. 2022-0024 § 2)