SDCTA Measure A Policy Paper & Position

The San Diego County Taxpayers Association supports Measure A, which adjusts the city charter to permit independent legal counsel for the city auditor without the approval of the city attorney.

SDCTA understands there are real conflicts of interest that can occur between the city auditor and the city attorney that cannot be resolved, as the two distinct professions have distinct standards of procedure. Because the Association wants the city auditor to be assured of his or her independence, a charter change that creates the option for independent counsel is appropriate when the auditor and city attorney have differences in opinion that cannot be resolved.