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Buncombe elections board considers outside counsel for county MOU, schedules call with firm
Summary
Board discussed a proposed engagement letter from Darrington Smith for drafting a memorandum of understanding with Buncombe County, debated scope and fees, and agreed to schedule a phone call with the firm for revisions before presenting a redrafted letter at a future meeting.
The Buncombe County Board of Elections discussed hiring outside counsel to help negotiate a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the county, and asked staff to arrange a phone call with the proposed firm to refine the engagement letter.
Director Duncan said she received a proposed retainer letter from attorney Colin Shive of the Raleigh firm Darrington Smith and recommended the board gather more information before committing. “I don't wanna get stuck in the mud on this,” Director Duncan said, describing the request as an effort to prepare the next board to take up the MOU.
Board members debated the proposed scope and the firm’s fee structure.…
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