FY2022 Adopted Operating and Capital Budget

FY2022 Adopted Budget Organizational Budgets

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County Attorney ¶V 2IILFH The County Attorney ¶V 2IILFH is the legal advisor of the county and its offices, departments, boards, commissions and agencies. This office issues opinions and gives advice upon any legal question affecting the interest of the county. The County Attorney ¶V 2IILFH is responsible for the written preparation of laws, resolutions, deeds and leases; review of contractual documents; drafting of bills for the Maryland General Assembly; and, the enforcement of laws in Maryland courts.

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The office represents the Frederick County Executive, the Frederick County Council, and various departments and agencies of county government primarily in civil matters. This Office is unable to provide legal advice to citizens.

In alignment with the County Attorney, the Ethics Commission administers the Frederick County Ethics Law by encouraging and enforcing compliance by Frederick County officials and employees covered by the Law. The duties of the Ethics Commission include making determinations on alleged violations of the Law, granting or denying exceptions to the Law, giving advisory opinions on application of the Law, and recommending Law changes. There are seven members and one alternate serving on the Commission and they serve three year, staggered terms. They are appointed by the County Executive and affirmed by the County Council.

Strategic Goals

Prevent Legal Problems

County Strategic Goal Alignment:

Good Governance

Provide accurate, timely, and reliable document review and legal advice for the County Executive, County Council, Divisions, Departments, boards and commissions, and agencies in order to help these clients achieve their objectives without unnecessary litigation or loss.

FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022

Percentage of responses for advice or document review are completed within five working days (new for FY2022) Percentage of clients who report advice provided was clear, relevant, and timely (new for FY2022)

Target Actual Target Actual

100%

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Provide Best Service Possible

County Strategic Goal Alignment: Good Governance Provide effective legal representation to the County Executive, County Council, Divisions, Departments, boards and commissions, and agencies in a cost effective manner

FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 0.3% 0.3% 0.2% 0.2%

Divisional expenses as a percentage of the County budget

Target Actual

0.2% 0.2% 0.2%

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