The Role of the Grand Jury in the Accusation of Misconduct by the Mayor of the City of Mountain View

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  After more than two days of testimony and deliberation, the Grand Jury found probable cause that alleged acts had taken place and a jury trial was warranted. An accusation to that effect was issued. On April 11, 2002, a trial jury issued a verdict of guilty against the defendant of knowing and willful misconduct, and on April 18, 2002, the Superior Court issued an order that removed the defendant from the office of councilperson for the City of Mountain View, California. (SEE ATTACHMENT) Other cities separating policy making and administrative powers are urged to review their policies and practices to be certain their governing documents specifically describe prohibited conduct and the consequences if it occurs. Cities can use the review as an opportunity to assure misconduct is not taking place. 2 PASSED and ADOPTED by the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury this 16th day of May 2002. 3 ________________________________ Bruce E. Capron Foreperson ________________________________ Norman N. Abrahams, DDS Foreperson Pro Tem ________________________________ Joyce S. Byrne Secretary 4

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