County Attorney
Department Description
The County Attorney is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and is directly responsible to the BCC. The office provides legal advice and representation to the BCC and its employees. The County Attorney's Office provides legal assistance to County Administration and all departments, divisions, and offices which report to it, and occasionally provides advice to the Constitutional Officers, upon their request.
Core Services
The County Attorney represents the BCC during all public hearings held by the BCC. The County Attorney advises various boards and committees formed by the BCC including the Planning Commission, the Development Review Committee, and numerous other advisory boards and committees. The County Attorney, Chief Assistant County Attorney, and Assistant County Attorneys prosecute and defend all lawsuits brought by and against the County; represent the County at administrative hearings; draft and review ordinances and resolutions requested by the BCC; approve all contracts, bonds, and written instruments for form and correctness; and render legal opinions upon the request of the BCC, County Administrator, and the various County departments.