TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: January 23, 2024
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Darcie Antle
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Cherie Johnson
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 15 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval of Retroactive Agreement with Renne Public Law Group LLP in the Amount of $210,000 to Provide Interim County Counsel Services, Effective January 8, 2024, through June 30, 2024; Pursuant to Section 27641.1 of the Government Code, Waive the Residency Requirement Contained in Section 24001 of the Government Code; Appointment of James R. Ross as Interim County Counsel in Accordance with the Terms of the Agreement
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve retroactive Agreement with Renne Public Law Group LLP in the amount of $210,000 to provide Interim County Counsel Services, effective January 8, 2024, through June 30, 2024; authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to sign any amendments that do not increase the total contracted amount; pursuant to section 27641.1 of the Government Code, waive the residency requirement contained in section 24001 of the Government Code; appoint James R. Ross as the Interim County Counsel in accordance with the terms of the Agreement; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
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SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Due to the resignation of County Counsel Christian Curtis, the Executive Office requests approval of the proposed contract with Renne Public Law Group LLP (RPLG) to provide Interim County Counsel Services on behalf of Mendocino County. RPLG practices throughout California and provides legal advice and related services for public agencies, nonprofits, individuals, and private entities. Its clients include California counties, cities, and special districts. RPLG has contracted with Mendocino County in the past...
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