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County attorney to join Clark Hill; hourly rate to rise to $325 on Jan. 1
Summary
County Attorney Bin Minter told commissioners Dec. 3 he has joined Clark Hill and said his hourly rate will increase to $325 beginning Jan. 1; he recommended a formal engagement so client files can be transferred.
County Attorney Bin Minter informed the commission on Dec. 3 that he has joined a new law firm, Clark Hill, and that his hourly rate will increase to $325 beginning Jan. 1. He said the engagement letter is intended to allow file transfers to the new firm and recommended the commission take a formal vote to document the change.
Commissioners discussed the procedural implication in open session and added the attorney rate/engagement item to the Jan. 7 agenda. The attorney said he did not believe an annual vote to appoint county counsel was required by the charter, but recommended formal action given the firm change and file transfer needs.
