Overview

• The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved procedural rules for potentially removing Sheriff Christina Corpus under voter-passed Measure A.
• The removal process requires a four-fifths vote to issue a notice of intent, a pre-removal conference, and another four-fifths vote to finalize removal, with appeal rights included.
• An independent report alleges Sheriff Corpus fostered a toxic culture and had an inappropriate relationship with her chief of staff, claims she denies.
• Chief Probation Officer John Keene was named hearing officer for the pre-removal conference, with a preference for a retired judge if available.
• Supervisors emphasize the complexity of the process, which could extend into next year, as Corpus's legal team contests the allegations and removal procedures.