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Rutherford County library board hires outside counsel, limits initial spending to $3,000
Summary
The Rutherford County Library System Board voted to engage attorney Larry Crane with an initial $3,000 retainer drawn from fund balance and a $400 hourly rate; the motion passed after members pressed for a spending cap and transparency about vetting.
The Rutherford County Library System Board voted to engage outside counsel on March 30, approving an engagement with attorney Larry Crane with a $3,000 retainer and a $400 hourly rate, and authorized drawing the retainer from the system's fund balance.
Board members debated the decision after public comment and questions about process and cost. Lynn Reynolds, a library board member, said members had…
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