SUBJECT
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Adopt Resolution Adopting Policy for Legal Representation for County Officials and Employees of Polk County.
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DESCRIPTION
Florida law entitles public officials and employees to the defense of a legal matter, at the expense of the public, both civil and criminal, arising from the performance of the officer’s official duties and while serving a public purpose. See Lomelo v. City of Sunrise, 423 So.2d 974 (Fla. 1982) & Section 111.07, Florida Statutes (2025). The proposed resolution authorizes the County Attorney to approve the legal representation or the reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and costs of public officials and employees of the County and Constitutional Officers, other than the County Attorney, when a legal matter arises from the performance of their official duties and while serving a public purpose. The proposed resolution authorizes the County Manager to approve the representation or the reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and costs of the County Attorney when a legal matter arises from the performance of his/her official duties and while serving a public purpose.
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FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Randy Mink, County Attorney
863-534-7679