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Catawba County Board names David W. Hood counsel to the board under one-year contract
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Summary
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an agreement appointing David W. Hood (Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP) as Counsel to the Board, with a $1,000 annual retainer and $175 hourly rate; the term begins Dec. 15, 2025 and runs until the first Dec. 2026 meeting.
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an agreement on Dec. 1 appointing attorney David W. Hood as the county's Counsel to the Board. The contract, accepted by Hood and signed by Chair Randy Isenhower, establishes a term beginning Dec. 15, 2025 and continuing until the Board's first December 2026 meeting.
The agreement sets a $1,000 annual retainer and an hourly billing rate of $175 for services. Under the terms, the retainer is credited against billed charges and Hood will be available for legal consultation and advice to the Board; he will not attend meetings unless requested. The contract was submitted to the meeting record and signed by the parties.
The appointment was moved and approved as part of the Board's organizational actions at the start of the meeting. County Attorney Jodi Stewart's office appears on the contract as approving form. No vote tallies beyond "unanimous" were recorded in the minutes.
The contract text and signatures are included in the meeting packet; the Board noted the appointment as part of its annual organizational actions. The contract becomes effective Dec. 15, 2025.