In a recent government meeting, the Carbon County Commissioners approved the appointment of the Carbon County Attorney as a special prosecutor in a case where a conflict of interest was identified. Chief Deputy County Attorney John De Leon presented the resolution, clarifying that the appointment was necessary due to the potential for an appearance of conflict. The resolution, identified as 2410CC02, was unanimously approved by the commissioners, with no compensation involved, as county attorneys often assist each other in such situations.

Following this, the meeting moved on to discuss the approval of a letter of engagement for an upcoming contested case hearing related to unemployment. HR Director McClain reminded the commissioners of the importance of completing open enrollment for benefits, urging them to seek assistance if needed. The county regularly conducts contested case hearings and aims to appoint impartial hearing officers who are conveniently located.

The meeting concluded with a commendation for De Leon, who has recently been promoted to Chief Deputy, highlighting the collaborative efforts within the county's legal framework.