Inspector General

Marin County Civilian Oversight Commission and Office of Inspector General

Marin Civilian Oversight Commission + OIG

65/100

Summary

Marin's hybrid Civilian Oversight Commission plus Office of Inspector General was established by ordinance in August 2024 under AB 1185. The Commission members are civilians appointed by the Board of Supervisors; the IG provides professional investigative capacity. Commission applications opened December 30, 2024.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 65/100 (good)
65/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentLegislative appointment
Term length3 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Marin County Code Ch. 2.37 (Ordinance 3824, adopted November 5, 2024)
Citation
Marin County Code Ch. 2.37; AB 1185 (Cal. Gov. Code §25303.7)
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Marin County Sheriff's Office