Supervisors authorize proceeding with outside counsel Stuart Cochran

Aug 31, 2026

The board authorized moving forward to engage Stuart Cochran as outside legal counsel to advise on matters described in the meeting; supervisors clarified intent to approve appointment and noted fees and scope would be outlined in the counsel's proposal.

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Board considered a recommended legal services arrangement with Stuart Cochran to serve as outside counsel on matters the board is facing (referred to during the meeting by a project name). Supervisor moved to proceed with appointing outside counsel and to have contract details spelled out; the motion carried after discussion clarifying that fees and scope would be included in the proposal.

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