Rules CommitteeSan Francisco
Increase settlement authority limits for City Attorney and HR Director
The ordinance raised the City Attorney’s settlement limit from $25,000 to $100,000.
PassedSep 14Budget & TaxesNo comment option listed
What's happening
- The ordinance raised the City Attorney’s settlement limit from $25,000 to $100,000.
- It also raised the Human Resources Director’s grievance settlement limit from $50,000 to $100,000 and requires annual settlement reports to the Board and Mayor.
Why it matters
Higher settlement limits give the City Attorney and HR Director more flexibility to resolve claims quickly, potentially saving time and money, while annual reporting adds oversight.
Who is affected
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Posted Sep 11, 2026, 10:03 AM PTUpdated Oct 19, 2026, 12:50 PM PT
Decision update
Recommended for approval
The committee voted to recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Administrative and Business and Tax Regulations Codes to raise the settlement authority limits for the City Attorney and the Human Resources Director.
Decided Sep 14, 2026.