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Williamson County commissioners approve temporary outside counsel as hospital sale debate continues
Summary
Commissioners approved a temporary outside counsel rate after heated debate over conflicts tied to Williamson Health’s strategic planning. The board also passed a separate resolution asking state lawmakers to allow county oversight of any proceeds if the county-owned hospital were sold.
Williamson County commissioners voted to approve a temporary engagement and hourly rate for outside counsel to advise the county on Williamson Health questions as the hospital’s board continues a strategic planning process that could include a change of ownership.
The commission approved hiring a mergers-and-acquisitions lawyer at a rate of $900 an hour, with the mayor’s office committing to revisit that engagement in January. The vote followed sharp questions from commissioners who raised concerns about conflicts of interest when the same law firm has advised both the hospital and county…
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