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Delegate authority for the Hennepin County Attorney to approve and sign outside counsel agreements and amendments for special criminal prosecution within the allocated budget of the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office; direct bi-annual reporting to the county board
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners delegates authority to the Hennepin County Attorney to approve and sign outside counsel agreements and amendments for special criminal prosecution, consistent with the County’s policy and procedures for retaining outside legal counsel, within the Board approved and allocated budget for the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office and in consultation with the County Administrator and the Chief Financial Officer; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board directs the County Attorney to report to the County Board immediately upon execution of a new agreement or amendment and on a periodic basis for updates on agreements and amendments, but no less than bi-annually, information on all agreements established and expenditures made pursuant to this delegation.
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Background:
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval