Charged, not convicted. And we're (supposed to be) innocent until proven guilty in the US, so I'm guessing that's likely why she's on paid leave and not terminated.
But, pictures! Guilty is pretty much a foregone conclusion
AFAIK, she is an executive for a labor union, not a government agency.
This isn’t taxpayer-funded, it is labor union dues funded.
... who do you think pays the salaries and union dues of the SJPD?