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Committee approves four‑year county attorney contract after debate over indemnity and evaluation
Summary
After extended debate over indemnity language, term length and performance review, the Rutherford County Budget, Finance and Investment Committee voted 5–2 on March 5 to approve a four‑year legal services agreement with the county attorney’s firm, increasing compensation and leaving open third‑party review and annual evaluations.
On March 5, the Rutherford County Budget, Finance and Investment Committee approved a four‑year renewal of the county attorney legal services agreement after a lengthy discussion that centered on indemnity language, performance reviews and contract term length.
Commissioner Irvin led the objections, saying he could not support the proposed agreement as written. "I'm unable to support this... The future liability — you can't do that," he said, objecting to a provision that would have the county pay liability claims related to legal representation even though the attorney's firm carries professional liability insurance. Irvin moved to defer the item for two months to allow outside…
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