SUBJECT
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Approve Interlocal with the Polk County Supervisor of Elections for Legal Services by the County Attorney’s Office and approve Waiver of Conflict.
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DESCRIPTION
The Supervisor of Elections has requested legal services from the County Attorney’s Office. The budget of the Supervisor of Elections is funded by the county commission pursuant §129.201, Fla. Stat. Having a separate general counsel creates duplication and increases costs to the county. The proposed interlocal authorizes the County Attorney and the other attorneys within the County Attorney’s Office to provide legal advice and services at no additional cost to the Supervisor of Elections. Both the interlocal and waiver of conflict acknowledges that although the interests of each party are generally consistent, it is recognized and understood that differences may exist or become evident during the course of the legal representation. Notwithstanding these possibilities, both parties have determined that it is in their individual and mutual best interests to have a single legal office represent them. Both the interlocal and waiver of conflict provides if there is a conflict between the two parties that outside counsel will have to be used by both parties. Both the interlocal and waiver of conflict states that the parties agree to waive any conflict of interest that may arise including any conflict that may have arisen in the drafting of the documents.
RECOMMENDATION
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the County Attorney budget within the General Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Randy Mink, County Attorney
863-534-7679