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Council adopts six-month limited legal-services agreement to maintain coverage amid town attorney transition
Summary
The council approved a six-month professional-services agreement with Jack A. Gullo Jr. to serve as special counsel during the town attorney transition, at a $5,000 monthly engagement fee plus hourly rates; discussion focused on cost and continuity.
La Plata, Maryland — The Town Council on July 29 approved Resolution 25-12 to retain Jack A. Gullo Jr. as limited-scope special counsel for a six-month transition period while the town evaluates a permanent arrangement for the town-attorney role.
Key terms: The approved agreement establishes a monthly engagement fee of $5,000 and hourly billing at $300 per hour for general legal services and $450 per hour for attendance at mayor-and-council meetings. The town manager said the engagement is intended to ensure legal continuity beginning Aug. 1, when the prior attorney’s contract ends.
Why it matters: Town staff and several council…
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