County Departments

Board Attorney 

With the complexity of today's county government, the Board Attorney is a critical appointment for the Board of Supervisors. It is essential that the Board Attorney provide sound legal advice to the Board of Supervisors in all matters concerning the county and county operations. The Board Attorney represents the County on a wide range of issues including civil cases, eminent domain proceedings, title research, issuance of bonds, etc.

• Attending meetings of the Board of Supervisors;
• Drafting minutes;
• Represent the board of supervisors in:
• All civil cases of county interest
• Eminent domain proceedings
• The examination and certification of title to property the county may be acquiring
• Any criminal suit against a county officer for malfeasance, where the county may be financially liable. 
• Answering legal inquiries from board members, other county officials, and citizens; 
• Researching land records; 
• Drafting board orders;
• Obtaining Attorney General's opinions;
• Acquisition of road and bridge right of ways;
• Voting rights submissions;
• Reviewing and drafting of contracts
• Drafting local and private legislation
• Bond work, and
• An array of litigation