The Department of Law (or County Attorney's
Office) is under the direction of the County Attorney, who
is appointed by the County Executive and whose appointment
is subject to the approval of the County Legislature. At the
time of appointment, and throughout the term of office, the
County Attorney is duly licensed attorney and in good standing
to practice law in the State of New York. The County Attorney
is directly responsible to, and serves at the pleasure of,
the County Executive.
The County Attorney and his supporting legal
staff is the sole legal advisor for the County government
with respect to civil matters. The County Attorney's duty
is to provide full time counsel to the Deputy County Executive,
the County Administrators and the departments under their
respective executive direction.
Such duties include preparation of all necessary
legal papers and instruments, the prosecution or defense
of all civil matters or proceedings involving the County
and its agents, the preparation of local laws, ordinances,
resolutions and legislation, and all other duties that may
be required by the County Executive and/or the County Legislature.
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