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This bill establishes a 14-member Citizens Redistricting Commission for the County of San Bernardino, tasked with adjusting the boundaries of the county's supervisorial districts after each federal census, similar to independent commissions already in place in other California counties. The commission members must meet specific qualifications, including residency, voting history, and a five-year period without holding or seeking elected office or working for political entities or lobbyists, to ensure independence and impartiality. The bill outlines a detailed selection process for commissioners, involving the county elections official and random drawings, aiming for proportional representation of political party affiliations and ensuring at least one commissioner resides in each of the five existing supervisorial districts. The commission is required to conduct extensive public outreach, including hearings across all supervisorial districts and making data and materials accessible in multiple languages, before adopting a redistricting plan that adheres to specific criteria and deadlines. The bill also details procedures for removing commissioners and imposes a five-year ineligibility period for commissioners to hold federal, state, or local elected office in California, and a three-year period for certain appointive offices or lobbying roles, with the intent of preventing undue influence and ensuring the integrity of the redistricting process.

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