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County Attorney's Report 12. 2.

BCC Regular Meeting

Action

Meeting Date:	02/07/2019
Issue: Request for Legal Representation of Public Safety Employee Tamika L. Williams
From:	Meredith Crawford
Department:	County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Approving the Retention of Nabors Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. Attorneys at Law to Represent Public Safety Employee Tamika L. Williams Regarding a Complaint Filed with the Florida Commission on Ethics.

That the Board approve the retention of Nabors Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. Attorneys at Law at an hourly rate of $250.00 for partner attorneys and $210.00 for associate attorneys to represent the County's Public Safety employee Tamika L. Williams regarding a complaint filed with the Florida Commission on Ethics.

BACKGROUND:

On June 9, 2018, the Florida Commission on Ethics sent notice to Ms. Williams that it had received a complaint. The Board's policy concerning Legal Representation for Commissioners and County Employees, Section B, paragraph 2 "Reasonable Attorney's Fees" provides for retention of counsel on behalf of employees under certain circumstances. Retaining counsel on behalf of Ms. Williams is appropriate in this case.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

County Attorney's Office - Cost Center 110601, Object Code 53101.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

The Board's policy concerning Legal Representation for Commissioners and County Employees, Section B, paragraph 2 "Reasonable Attorney's Fees."

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

N/A

Attachments
Board Policy - Legal Representation for Commissioners and County Employees