HomeMy Public PortalAbout1985_08_14_R147The Town of Leesburg in Virginia
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED August 14, 1985
85-147 ADOPTED August 14, 1985
APPOINTING A DEPUTY TOWN ATTORNEY AND ESTABLISHING POLICIES
FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL
WHEREAS, the adopted budget for FY 1986 includes the part-time position
of deputy town attorney; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has conducted interviews of applicants interested
in this position; and
WHEREAS, the Finance and Administration Committee recommends the appoint-
ment of Deborah C. Welsh:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. Deborah C. Welsh of the firm Kennedy, McAdams & Welsh is
appointed to the position of deputy town attorney in consideration of an annual
retainer of $6,000 payable in monthly installments and subject to the hourly
rates presented in her letter of interest for this position. Her duties and
responsibilities shall generally follow the job specifications for the position
transmitted in a memorandum to the Council dated March 12, 1985.
SECTION II. Representation by outside counsel other than the town attorney,
deputy town attorney or law firm of the deputy town attorney shall be by Council
resolution designating special counsel to represent the town in any matters
requiring specialized legal expertise.
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APPOINTING A DEPUTY TOWN ATTORNEY AND ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL
SECTION III. The manager shall advise the Council by memorandum at its
first meeting following the retention of outside counsel for any legal advice
or assistance, except however, the Council shall approve in advance any contract
with outside counsel where legal fees may exceed $2500.
PASSED this 14th day of
August , 1985.
Robert E. Sevila, ~{a~or
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST ..
Clerk of Co)~ficil ·