FY 25 Harford County Approved Operating Budget

COUNTY COUNCIL Ofce of the Council Attorney and People's Counsel Cost Center 405000

ORIGIN & PURPOSE: By Charter Section 224 and as amended by Bill Nos. 76-35 and 78-54, the Ofce of the Council Attorney shall be administered by the Council Attorney. The Council Attorney shall be the Chief Legal Advisor to the Council. By Charter Section 224 and Bill No. 76-103, the Ofce of the People's Counsel, under the supervision of the Council Attorney, was established to represent the interests of the public and County in zoning matters in Harford County. The Council appointed People's Counsel Citizens Advisory Board provides guidance, makes recommendations, and directs the People's Counsel to enter zoning cases to protect public interest. GOALS: To comply with all charter and code requirements for People's Counsel To continue to represent the interests of the public by working closely with the People's Counsel Advisory Board To utilize staf, technology and resources to efectively operate the People's Counsel Ofce

DIVISION SUMMARY BY CHARACTER

Council Peoples Counsel by Character

FY 22 Audited

FY 23 Audited

FY 24 Approved Budget

FY 25 Approved Budget

SALARIES AND WAGES

$208,512

$232,384

$361,303

$376,007

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

$44,218

$22,768

$204,600

$204,600

$477

$0

$0

$0

BUSINESS AND TRAVEL

$3,262

$3,750

$9,800

$10,400

TOTAL

$256,469

$258,902

$575,703

$591,007

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