In addition to the duties and responsibilities set forth in § 12.1906, from time to time it is necessary to retain specialized outside counsel to assist the County Counsel in the provision of legal services. The County Counsel shall also have the authority and be responsible for the selection and retention of all legal counsel engaged in the representation of the County, and to any other agency, board, commission, or person authorized to receive legal services from County Counsel.
The Chief Executive Officer, as directed by the Board of Supervisors in specified circumstances, shall also have the authority and be responsible for the selection and retention of legal counsel engaged in the representation of the County, and to any other agency, board, commission, or person authorized to receive legal services from County Counsel. The Chief Executive Officer shall consult with the County Counsel on any potential conflict of interest prior to formal engagement of outside legal counsel.
Notwithstanding any County procurement policy, the County Counsel is delegated the authority and discretion to select and retain specialized outside counsel for a particular matter not to exceed $200,000 per fiscal year. The Chief Executive Officer is delegated the authority and discretion to select and retain specialized outside counsel for a particular matter not to exceed $200,000 per fiscal year upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.
(Ord. 3995, passed - -2006; Am. Ord. 4356, passed - -2019; Am. Ord. 4422, passed - -2021)