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Levy County hires interim legal firm and schedules special meeting on former county attorney's severance
Summary
The commission approved a short-term interim legal arrangement while directing staff to prepare long-term options; former county attorney Nicole Schelling addressed the board seeking accrued leave payout and COBRA assistance and the board scheduled a special meeting to consider her severance when all five commissioners can attend.
The Levy County Board of County Commissioners moved during Monday's meeting to engage an interim legal firm and to schedule a special meeting on a severance and general release request from former county attorney Nicole Schelling.
Staff presented two proposals for interim legal services. Commissioners discussed cost and scope; the packet contained an NGN proposal that described a $16,000 monthly retainer covering routine general representation and an hourly rate for larger projects. Commissioners debated the retainer and hourly rates before agreeing to a…
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