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Putnam County Legislature Approves Appointment of Outside Counsel After Debate Over Oversight and Costs
Summary
Legislators voted to approve a resolution appointing outside counsel (veto resolution 216 of 2024) after extended debate about whether the firm selection was discussed by the full body and whether spending limits or oversight should be attached.
PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. — Following a lengthy exchange, the Putnam County Legislature approved Veto Resolution 216 of 2024 on Nov. 25 authorizing appointment of outside counsel for the Legislature.
Opponents questioned the process and the lack of a spending cap. "We are leaving the amount open that could be spent on outside counsel," Legislator Goldman said, adding that the Legislature had recently cut an…
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