think it would go along way from a policy perspective. forget about the issue of experience. with 11 of us sitting here, 59 years of cumulative experience on the sand and it is board of supervisors. 59 years. on january 8, at 12:00 noon, we will lose that experience. 24 years of cumulative experience left on the board of supervisors. that is a 60% decrease. forgetting that, let's go to the opinion of our people legal counsel. if you take a look, there are a

couple of points i want to extract. i believe this is word for word. the legislative process could begin immediately after the result of the november 2 election. the board may follow its current board rules for making appointments. if you look back at the previous times the board has done this, they have done this with existing rules. this is basically the same charter because the 32 chartered did not change the process for appointing a vacancy. the board does have the option of using a committee for purposes of appointing a

successor mayor. these are three points straight from legal opinion. this is the process that supervisor avalos and supervisor campos move forward to instigate this conversation. it is true that we were not really in a position to get to 6 votes for a selection horn appointment of a successor mayor today. but colleagues, i hope that we can have the conversation about qualities that we are looking for and potential applicants. the be some process points about how to deal with multiple candidates. i think there are issues for us

to discuss. i would hope that today, perhaps next week, we can take a look at the quality and attributes in candidates that we are looking forward to. i like the suggestion coming out this morning about possibly interviewing people. i think we should do as much of this as possible with all of the members and the public here with folks watching so they can follow every step. i hope that we come back from thanksgiving recess and we can actually get down to making selections. i hope that it does not take any longer than that. this is a significant job.

you know what the city is saying. in terms of the budget crisis supervisor avalos talked about, this vacuum of leadership is a problem. we should act sooner rather than later. we need to hear from the public and we need to make the best decision possible. supervisor mirkarimi: supervisor campos. supervisor campos: i know that a lot will be said about this issue and i wanted to take a brief moment to explain why i signed on as a co-sponsor of the motion that supervisor alioto- pier: - -- supervisor avalos

introduced. i know that this is something a lot of people are talking about. from my perspective, it does not have the right focus. there hasn't been a discussion about whether it needs to be the old board or the new board. . as we began this process, my hope is that the focus is not on individuals and the focus is not on the players, but the focus begins with the process. i think the process will ultimately determine the ability of any person if the person is elected to be able to do the job. my hope is that today, we're not

here to talk about or focus on individuals. but we are talking about creating a process. i think the process is one that should be as transparent as possible. one that maximizes public input , and one that gives the public a trust, and sense of trust in what this body is doing. with respect to the new board or the old board as legal counsel indicated, the board has the legal authority to act. the sooner we make a decision, the better it is. the better it is not only for the individual that is selected in terms of putting together a transition team and putting together plans for that

transition, but the better it is for the city in terms of creating and providing some certainty, some clarity, and for making sure that the business of the board continues. if it is the case that a vote is taken and whether it is this board or the next board that cannot come to an agreement, at least we will know that. it provides some sense of clarity of where we are or where we are not. it is that reason that i am supporting the motion that supervisor avalos has introduced. we have an obligation to see if we can come to a resolution sooner rather than later. supervisor mirkarimi: supervisor maxwell, then we will go to public comemnt. -- comment. supervisor maxwell: there is a

relief that i feel as my colleagues think that it should be open and that the public should be a part of this process. after all, that is what we do. some people complain about our process, but at the end of the day, they can tune in and see it. i want to thank my colleagues for realizing the importance of having a process. i want to thank supervisor chiu for that. supervisor mirkarimi: to further that process, we move to public comment. for those that would like to speak to this very unique process, please line up one after the other. this is items 54 and 55.

public comment on whether or not to have a committee and to remind that the motion has been minimized to talk about just creating a process for picking the next mayor. >> i am allowed to talk about why i believe the mayor should be of a certain character? >> you are talking about creating a process for interim mayor. gos>> i want to talk about whats character should be. when the mayor committed adultery not too long ago, he admitted that he let the people down and think it is important

that whoever we pick have the moral character to refrain from that and other evil activities. even top rulers in israel were required to not only read the bible every day, but even hand copy their own bible so that they would be proud and think that they were somebody special. i think it is important that we remember that. even during the trials after an fbi special agent had murdered his wife, he said i don't want to forget your sworn before god. in other words, she a knowledge

that we believe in god, we believe that he is here when he is the true ruler. his thoughts and his ways. the rules must be just. president chiu: i want to emphasize what the previous president just said. the commons shall be limited to the motions that are in front of you. >> this is a very serious situation. i will speak out. who is in control right here in san francisco? i am about as serious as three heart attacks.

i am glad that our supervisors have come up with some kind of solution for those that have been negotiating behind closed doors. a few have been proctor and yourself to become mayor in some of you haven't even been here a year or two. we have to bring this process back to the community, and i am speaking for the people right now. we want to know who is in control of san francisco. the mayor acted like he didn't care. he was out the door. now we have the board of supervisors, they will pick the next mayor. we have redevelopment that i might have to sue to make a settlement. we have the human rights

commission. it isn't a history or mystery. just look around. blacks are leaving this town. where is willy brown? blacks are lreavin g -- leaving this town. i want to know. blacks are leaving this town. who is in control? thank you very much. president chiu: the public comment at this time has to be focused on either the motion directing the board of supervisors to promote the process for nominating a successor or to the amended motion that the board convened today to take public input and discuss the process by which the board may exercise its jurisdiction. if we pass his motion, we will

sit in another committee for additional public comment on this item. >> i want to commend the supervisors that have come forward. -- that is the kind of quality to take this to the public and present it. they are trying to intervene because they are throwing tantrums. i am disgusted constantly when you see the papers slandering our elected officials calling them ridiculous names and i commend the you have taken on

the big business of the city of moving forward and not waiting until january. i support you. let's keep the discussion. president chiu: next speaker. >> i want to show this picture first. this is me. i want to thank you for having this great world series, daylight savings time. it is important -- there is 24 years experience. this election, i think all the

people that ran for supervisor should be in that meeting. selecting the new mayor. we see what is going on in washington d.c., we have to make sure that the next person who is mayor of the city is for the people. gavin has been great. is important that we have to make sure that the people know that the people and the city are starving. people are waiting. campaigns have changed since the governor and mayor have been an elected. we know how public officials really believe and it is time to repair, let the sunshine come and, bring the people in and see

what type in the city of san francisco -- what does a really mean for the people? we want some balance. thanks for putting this out where the public will know what is going on. thank you. [chime] >> i live in district 3, and i pride myself that i think i have read every word published on the internet so far about this male role process. i feel cheated. you get me about once a month to vote on ballot measures and things that don't understand, your selecting a mayor and i am completely on the sidelines. none of you are responsible for it, but i feel a little bit

cheated. i think this is something of a perfect mass in that in addition to other complications, we had an election where we selected new people. i would take issue with supervisor daly's argument. if you ask voters, we are not happy with where we are now. we may not want the last thing that you'd do to select someone that could be mayor for a year and have a leg up. i will withhold the rest of my comments but those are my initial thoughts. >> i applaud the supervisors for doing this in the sunshine and

an ally. this is the most important vote you will ever have. i believe that not just because you are replacing the mayor, but because the citizens of san francisco are in the most distressed they have been 70 years. the center for the study of poverty has said that the economic condition index they have created is worse today than it has ever been. the end of the recession has not been helping the city of san francisco. we have middle class families, poor families that have depended -- this can go on and on. we need you to come together and make an informed decision in the

public like to put someone in place that can deal with these massive problems. the problems are not just the city budget. outside of this building, the hardships that people are enduring right now. the u.s. senate is not likely to extend unemployment benefits. that will directly hit zero of those people out there. president chiu: next speaker. >> i'd appreciate your vote on the antenna thing. i don't have a lot of [inaudible] some of the people i really trust asked me to come here. i don't know a lot about these items on the agenda so i am a little bit resistant to take a strong stance. but i am going with supervisor

avalos's plan that the board would decide what the procedure would be rather than the clerk. i support that process. i agree that this is the most important decision you will probably be making. we have the chance to elect an incumbent -- appoint an incumbent and when you get that incumbent in there, that person will have the chance to be elected. i want someone who is progressive but who will appeal to the moderate voters. i hope you make the right decision whether it is the old board or the new board. i think you have more experience, and if you are thinking about what is in the best interest and not particular

egos, i would support this board making the decision. president chiu: next speaker. >> as far as i can see, this is not a terribly partisan decision to be made right now. unless the mayor decides not to be sworn in as lt. gov, it doesn't seem to me that we should assume lightly. the board is going to have a crack at deciding to the interim mayor is going to be. and given that that is the case, why shouldn't they do it in a transparent and collaborative process starting now? it should not be made hastily

but should start now and be one of the board gets the benefit from the input of the public, certainly if you decide there is a fair process that you want to adopt and take suggestions from different folks about what a fair process would be, as long as it is happening over the next few weeks, i favor that to any delay in this very important vote. how to speak on behalf of the measure. i don't know if this was meant intentionally, but i am not going to sing my comments today. i think today is the first day you can download the bhils off of -- the beatles off of itunes. so let the sunshine in. >> i am here to support supervisor avalos' resu

olution. the public should be at all times part of the decision making that the board is doing. the process itself, the public needs to be part of. despite how the voters go every couple of years, there is a process. the public needs to be informed of the process. there shouldn't be any backroom discussions. i am here to support the resolution. thank you. >> my name is rachel, i am here with -- >> joseph smith.

>> we want to deliver a message signed by community members, as residents and constituents, we applaud and support leadership in proposing a transparent process for the next mayor. we know it is a crucial time for the city. especially to those of us that live, work, and have families from different economic backgrounds. we urge you to keep in mind those of us that will not always be able to be present to express our thoughts and opinions. and remind you to keep your hearts and minds open as you decide what the best process is when selecting her or him. we rely on you to do the right thing and follow to make sure

that we'll continue to be proud and respected. thank you. >> what we are talking about is supporting the motion for the board to make sure that there is a clear and transparent and accessible process for the public. >> i am a member of the san francisco county central committee. i am happy to be here and i want to thank the supervisors for giving us this opportunity for a allowing us to weigh in. i want to recognize it will be a

very laudable action that they have taken. clearly, this is good public policy. supervisor maxwell said it best when she said this is important in terms of having a process to support the community as a whole to the you have a process that is open and really give the opportunity for the public to weigh in. you need be able to make the best decision possible and it is clearly the most critical decision you will be making. despite the ongoing back room the things that we are all part of, this will continue until the very last minute. what is really important is that this process, we all must balance that type of process with this open process.

it is important that we counter that and balance it with the ability to give input and here all of the positions that each of you have in terms of what you want and how you want to get there. we want to hear from you. that is why we are here today, supporting this resolution so that we can have this conversation with you. >> the executive director of housing in san francisco. i wanted to take a quick moment to thank supervisors maxwell, alioto-pier, dufty, and i have the sense of my best friends in college going off and leaving me.

thank you all to help create this new life i am living and i deeply appreciate it. i also want to support the motion for an open and transparent process. i run a cafe and i also run a nonprofit. there is a lot to be said for how uncertainty impact businesses. in my everyday life, we are having lots coming up. these are people that are losing unemployment benefits, losing homes and losing their access to health insurance and have nowhere to go and nothing to do. i have completely over spend my budget. i am out of money. i am not a place of trying to figure out how i am not going to be kicking people off of their subsidies and losing their homes. i might have my preferences in this, but i want an outcome now because i need a plan. there are people slides that re