Resolution 462-2002
Commissioner Dixie Spehar
RESOlUTION NO.
462 -2002
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING COUNTY COMMISsION AUTHORITY TO
CONTRACT WITH SPECIAL COUNSEL.
WHEREAS, Monroe County Board of County Commissioners Administrative Policies sets a policy for
assignment of subjects, cases, and opinions to -existing special counsel;" and
WHEREAS, the authority to enter into contracts with special counsel is that of the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the County Administration and Staff may have, from time to time, particular experience
and knowledge which may be useful to the County Commission in determining which special counsel to retain
for particular matters or subjects: now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the County Commission recognizes its authority and sole responsibility to enter
into contracts for the retention of special legal services.
Section 2. The County Administrator, the County Attorney, and appropriate Division Heads and
Staff may make recommendations for the consideration of the County Commission in reaching its
determination as to retention of special counsel for litigation purposes only.
Section 3. County Division Heads and Staff shall use the services of retained counsel for
assistance in drafting policy statement, resolutions and ordinances only upon specific direction from the
County Commission.
Mayor McCoy
Mayor Pro Tem Spehar
Commissioner Nelson
Commissioner Neugent
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe Cou~, F'ori~ at ~
regular meeting of said Board held on the 16th day of October, 2002. ~ co ~: ;;; ~
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