To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Joshua Freeman, Director of Administration
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RE: Corporation Counsel Budget
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of an updated staffing budget for Genesee County's Corporation Counsel.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of County Commissioners directed this office to create a separate Corporation Counsel Office. As part of that work, a review was conducted of the approved 2023-2024 budget and anticipated needs for the remainder of this fiscal year.
DISCUSSION:
Our office reviewed the current budget with staff. That review suggested the need for two full-time attorneys: 1 - Corporation Counsel and 1- Deputy Corporation Counsel. Fiscal services reviewed the current budget with the anticipated budget and provided the attached spreadsheet. With this reorganization, it is anticipated that the county will see a reduction in costs of at least $115,511.25. Those dollars will be redirected to the Capital Improvement Plan for current capital needs within the county.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
Human Resources was included in this discussion and will not be impacted with the adoption of this updated budget.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
With the creation of this office, there will be a positive impact on the current fiscal year. As indicated above, those savings will be transferred to the Capital Improvement Fund to be used towards unfunded capital needs. With the exception of staffing changes, all other aspects of the budget will remain the same.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There will be no impact on facilities. The current office space is more than adequate for anticipated needs. Future office space was designed with this change in mind.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There will be no impact on technology. With the reduction in staff, existing equipment will cover any needs.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
These changes will contribute to the Board's priority of focusing on the long-term financial stability of Genesee County. By reviewing o...
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