• Serves as legal advisor to County Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator and departments, boards, commissions, and agencies of the County; provide interpretations of codes, ordinances, statutes, regulations, and legal and legislative proceedings; furnish written opinions on questions of law when requested.
• Prepares ordinances, deeds, contracts, agreements, leases, franchises, releases, and other legal documents on behalf of the County.
• Reviews utility rate increases for fairness and advise or assist in the negotiation of contracts, leases, bonds, and bids.
• Assists in the development of and compliance with various County policies, including personnel and procurement.
• Assists in personnel matters, including policy development, training, and interpretation; participate in grievance procedures when appropriate.
• Prosecutes violations of County ordinances and participates in legal proceedings necessary to protect the interest of the County.
• Manages any potential, threatened, or actual litigation, representing the County as counsel or engaging and coordinating with outside counsel when appropriate.
• Defends County employees in actions brought against them for conduct while in the line of duty.
• Oversees and manages County real estate matters, including the preparation of leases, contracts, title research, and the sale of tax delinquent property.
• Establishes effective internal and external working relationships, work in partnership with the County Administrator and collaborates, as needed, with the Constitutional Officers.
• Prepares and presents training to County staff, Board of Supervisors, and members of boards and commissions on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Conflict of Interest Act (COIA), and the Records Retention Act. Assist with responses to FOIA requests.
• Monitors legislation proposed in the Virginia General Assembly, advises County Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator of potential impacts, and assists County Board of Supervisors in developing a position on proposed legislation; communicates Board of Supervisors’ position to members of the General Assembly. Monitors Federal legislation and regulations impacting local governments and interacts with Congressional representatives.
• Attends County Board of Supervisors meetings in person or assign an assistant to do so; attend Planning Commission meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Appoints and removes Assistant County Attorneys and other employees as shall be authorized by County Board of Supervisors.
• Fulfills other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Supervisors.