FY 26 Proposed Operating Budget Book

LAW Legal Services Cost Center 052000

ORIGIN & PURPOSE: The Department of Law, created by Charter Section 403 and amended by Bill 76-35, is administered by the appointed County Attorney, who is the chief legal officer of the Executive Branch and is responsible for all the legal affairs of the County Executive, County departments, agencies, and offices. The department also advises non-County agencies, such as the Board of Library Trustees, and the Sheriff's Office on selected matters, as directed by the County Executive. GOALS: To provide sounde legal and practical adive and counsel to client agencies To provide effective advocacy in administrative, judicial and legislative forums To provide efficient expedient document review and processing for clients To remain involved proactively as a management resource To support legislative initiatives to advance the County's goals and objectives To assist clients in identifying efficiencies in operations and methods to streamline processes

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