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File #: 25-1082    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 12/5/2025 In control: Executive Office
On agenda: 12/16/2025 Final action:
Title: Approval of Agreement with the Law Offices of Charles J. McKee in the Amount of $160,000 to Provide Management and County Counsel Assessment Services with the Terms of the Agreement Effective December 16, 2025, through March 31, 2026
Attachments: 1. Agreement
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2025


DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Darcie Antle
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

PHONE:


ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda

TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A

AGENDA TITLE:
title
Approval of Agreement with the Law Offices of Charles J. McKee in the Amount of $160,000 to Provide Management and County Counsel Assessment Services with the Terms of the Agreement Effective December 16, 2025, through March 31, 2026
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Approve Agreement with the Law Offices of Charles J. McKee in the amount of $160,000 to provide Comprehensive Management, and County Counsel Assessment Services with the terms of the Agreement effective December 16, 2025, through March 31, 2026; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.

SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The contract for services with Charles McKee will provide a comprehensive review of the Office of County Counsel by an independent facilitator, who will assess the office's structure, workload, and operational needs and provide recommendations on the most effective long-term approach for the County.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Do not adopt and provide direction to staff.

STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: An Effective County Government

SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL

VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority



SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: N/A

FISCAL DETAILS:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: Budget Unit 1020
CURRENT F/Y COST: $160,000
BUDGET CLARIFICATION: FUNDS WILL BE SPLIT BETWEEN COUNTY COUNSEL AND EXECUTIVE OFFICE, DEPENDENT ON THE NATURE OF THE WORK
ANNUAL RECURRING COST: N/A
BUDGETED IN CURRENT F/Y (IF NO, PLEASE DESCRIBE): Yes
REVENUE AGREEMENT: N/A
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO LIAISON: Executive Office
CEO REVIEW: Yes
CEO COMMENTS:

FOR COB USE ONLY
Executed By: Deputy Clerk
Final Status: Item Status
Date: Date Exe...

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