The Office of the County Attorney provides legal counsel to:
The Board of Supervisors
Constitutional Officers
County Boards and Commissions
County Staff
Upon request the office provides written legal opinions to County officials and staff.
Duties
The office:
Represents the County in court and in administrative proceedings
Drafts and reviews ordinances and resolutions
Drafts and reviews contracts, bond documents, and deeds
Prepares legislative proposals for submission to the General Assembly
Reviews and tracks state legislation which may affect the County's legal rights and obligations
Staff
The office is comprised of four attorneys and two support staff and is led by the County Attorney who is appointed by and reports to the Board of Supervisors.
Eldon James
Eldon James serves as the County's Legislative Liaison for its legislative interests before the General Assembly.