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Park County amends resolution to limit county payment of elected officials' legal fees
Summary
The board approved an amendment to Resolution 2026‑35 to clarify and limit the use of county funds for legal representation of elected officials; the motion to approve the amendment and to strike 2026‑08 passed 3–0.
John Evans presented an amendment intended to clarify and limit the use of county funds for legal representation of elected officials. Commissioner Amy Mitchell moved to approve the amendment to Resolution 2026‑35 and to strike 2026‑08; Commissioner Gemmer seconded and the motion carried 3–0.
The amendment was described in the meeting packet ("Resolution_2026_Attorney_Fees_Updated (002).pdf"). The board recorded the motion and vote but did not provide extended discussion in the minutes. The action was procedural and intended to clarify county policy on when county funds may be used to pay for legal representation for elected officials.
The board's approval reflects a formal clarification of policy language; implementation steps and any criteria or exceptions were not recorded in the meeting minutes.
