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Commissioners approve $18,000 cost-sharing agreement with District 27 District Attorney for civil legal services
Summary
The board approved a cost-sharing partnership with District Attorney Jack Thorp for civil legal representation and legal research support under 19 O.S. §§ 215.25 and 215.36 and authorized an $18,000 FY2027 contribution contingent on budget availability.
District Attorney Jack Thorp brought a cost-sharing proposal for civil legal representation and legal research support to the board. The request, described in the minutes as pursuant to Oklahoma statutes 19 O.S. § 215.25 and 215.36, asked the county to contribute $18,000 for fiscal year 2027 (beginning July 1, 2026). The board approved the financial contribution contingent upon budget availability.
The motion to approve was made by Commissioner Jim Rogers and seconded by Commissioner Ray Watts; the minutes record unanimous aye votes by Rogers, Watts and Chairman Beau Burlison. The minutes do not specify contract duration beyond the stated fiscal year, nor do they include a detailed breakdown of services covered by the $18,000 contribution; the approval is recorded as contingent on the county budget.
