The Office of the County Attorney provides legal advice and services to County departments, agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as the County Council. Members of the office:

• Research legal issues and provide opinions
• Prepare and present legislation
• Negotiate and prepare agreements and other documents on behalf of the County
• Draft resolutions and ordinances
• Acquire and convey title to real property
• Represent the County in court and before various administrative bodies
• Collect various County fees and charges
• Publish the County Charter, Code, Zoning Ordinance and Opinions (click links below):

  - Charter

  - County Code

  - Zoning Ordinance (Effective October 2014)

  - Zoning Ordinance (2004)

  - COMCOR

  - County Opinions

 

Our divisions and work units are responsible for a variety of functions ( see organization chart). Further details about our work can be found in the Office of the County Attorney Monthly Report. Staff attorney directory can be viewed here.  Here is the link for agency assignments.

• Division of Litigation
• Division of Health and Human Services
• Division of Finance and Procurement
• Division of Human Resources
• Division of Government Operations
• Division of Zoning, Land Use, and Economic Development