FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

COUNTY COUNCIL

O ffi ce 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 O ffi ce 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 O ffi ce 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 sta ff , technology and resources to e ff ectively operate the People ' s Counsel O ffi ce

DIVISION SUMMARY BY CHARACTER

Council Peoples Counsel by Character

FY 23 Audited

FY 24 Audited

FY 25 Approved Budget

FY 26 Approved Budget

SALARIES AND WAGES

$232,384

$231,017

$376,007

$378,322

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES

$22,768

$118,727

$204,600

$874,401

BUSINESS AND TRAVEL

$3,750

$3,537

$10,400

$10,400

$258,902

$353,281

$591,007

$1,263,123

TOTAL

542