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Working under the policies approved
and set by the Board of Commissioners, the
office of Staff Attorney serves as legal counsel to the Board of
Commissioners, county departments, certain boards and
authorities, constitutional officers, and employees in the scope of
their employment.
In the capacity of legal advisers,
the Staff Attorneys advise county department heads and officials in
various matters, including those in regard to commission agenda
requests and items for state legislature agenda, render written and
verbal legal opinions, conduct and coordinate litigation involving
Clayton County and its officers and its employees, formulate
ordinances and regulations, prepare deeds and contracts in relation
to county business, and represent the county in code enforcement
matters.