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Flagler County approves county attorney contract, appoints interim attorney until Aug. 11
Summary
The Board unanimously approved a professional services agreement to hire Michael Rodriguez as county attorney starting Aug. 11, 2025, with an annual salary of $195,000 and a $500 monthly vehicle allowance; the board named Deputy County Attorney Sean Moylan interim attorney until Rodriguez’s start date.
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 4 approved a professional services agreement to hire Michael Rodriguez as the county attorney, with an expected start date of Aug. 11, 2025.
Deputy County Administrator Jorge Salinas presented the draft agreement and outlined key terms: an annual salary of $195,000, a $500 monthly vehicle allowance, participation in the county’s fringe benefits and Florida Retirement System options, and an at‑will employment arrangement that the administration said aligns with Florida practice for county attorneys. The agreement requires the county attorney to provide a written four‑week resignation notice if they choose to leave. Salinas said statutory limits on severance apply and referenced applicable Florida statutes governing termination and severance.
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