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Carl Junction council authorizes outside counsel for impeachment proceedings at $300 an hour
Summary
The Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance authorizing a legal fee agreement to provide counsel for impeachment proceedings, including a $2,400 retainer and a $300 hourly rate; council members discussed costs and the role of counsel versus a hearing officer.
The Carl Junction Board of Aldermen voted Aug. 5 to approve a legal fee agreement to secure outside counsel for upcoming impeachment proceedings, authorizing the mayor or city administrator to execute the contract. The ordinance authorizes the fee agreement with the attorney named in the proposed contract and calls for a $2,400 retainer, $300 hourly rate and reimbursable expenses as provided in the agreement. The council approved the ordinance after moving it up on the agenda so the contract would be in place…
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