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Commissioners authorize Clemans, Nelson & Associates to represent Engineer's Office under ORC 309.09
Summary
After rescinding a June 16 motion, the board approved hiring Clemans, Nelson & Associates to represent the Ottawa County Engineer's Office in personnel and labor matters under Ohio Revised Code 309.09, limiting total annual compensation to not exceed the Prosecuting Attorney's compensation; motion passed 2-0 with one absence.
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners moved on June 25 to rescind a June 16 action that had authorized employment of the law firm Clemans, Nelson & Associates to represent the Engineer's Office at a compensation rate tied to a previous contract. The board then voted to authorize employment of Clemans, Nelson & Associates to provide personnel, labor, and employment legal services to the Engineer's Office as needed under Ohio Revised Code 309.09, with total compensation in any year not to exceed the Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney's total compensation. Commissioner Mark E. Coppeler moved both actions and Commissioner Donald A. Douglas seconded; Douglas and Coppeler voted yes and Mark W. Stahl was absent.
The transcript records that these actions were taken upon the recommendation of the County Administrator and with approval by the Prosecuting Attorney. The board did not read into the public minutes dollar amounts for the annual compensation cap but stated the cap is the Prosecuting Attorney's total compensation for the year; administrative records will reflect the exact figures.
