Legal Services

The Vendor is required to provide corporation counsel services to the county.
- General Government
•    Provide legal opinions and guidance to the county board, committees, administrative coordinator, and department heads.
•    Draft, review, and interpret ordinances, contracts, resolutions, leases, and policies.
•    Required to attend all county board meetings and such committee meetings as the county board and board chair deem appropriate.
•    Act as parliamentarian for the county board.
•    Provide advice and counsel as to the open meetings and public records law, and other statutes as related to county government, including powers and duties of the board and county department heads.
•    Be responsible for representing the county in all lawsuits involving the county both as a proponent for the county and in defense of the county.
•    Required to work with county insurance carriers and their legal counsel in all matter where the insurance carrier is working for the county or on behalf of the county.
•    Keep apprised of changes in laws and regulations, advising applicable departments of such changes.
- Represent the County in zoning appeals and enforcement actions.
- Advise the Personnel Committee on grievance procedures.
- Assist elected officials with understanding their statutory authority and responsibilities regarding their employees.
    
- Contract Period/Term: 1 year