SF Agora
Ordinances by the SF BOS
Latest status: APPROVED by Mayor
Administrative Code - Official Animal - Wild Parrot
Current state
Not specified in the document
Proposed changes
The wild parrot is hereby designated as the official animal of the City and County of San Francisco.
Impact
Recognition of the wild parrots as a symbol of San Francisco's diversity, sociability, resilience, and commitment to wildlife conservation.
Rationale
The wild parrots are a unique and beloved feature of San Francisco’s natural environment, having their own language dialect and displaying behavior likened to community values of San Franciscans.
Approval process
The ordinance becomes effective 30 days after enactment, which occurs upon the Mayor's signature, the Mayor's inaction for ten days, or if the Board of Supervisors overrides a veto from the Mayor.
Accountability
Not explicitly mentioned in the quoted sections, but generally, accountability in legislative processes would be to the electorate and the integrity of the process, including oversight by the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors.
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How the board voted on the latest version
Connie ChanAye
Matt DorseyAye
Joel EngardioAye
Rafael MandelmanAye
Myrna MelgarAye
Aaron PeskinAye
Dean PrestonAye
Hillary RonenAye
Ahsha SafaiAye
Catherine StefaniAye
Shamann WaltonAye