Duties

Responsibilities

The duties of the County Counsel, as set forth by California statutes, include (but are not limited to) the following:

Act as the advisory for and attend all meetings of the Board of Supervisors
Prosecute or defend all civil actions against or on behalf of the County or its employees
Determine the legality claims against the County, and oppose same, if deemed unjust and/or illegal
Render legal services to the County and its officers
Act as the attorney for the County Retirement Board
Represent the Auditor in proceedings testing the validity of payment of funds for the Assessor, County Board of Equalization, Public Administrator, Public Conservator, Municipal and Superior Court Judges (when requested), and the County Fair Bard
Provide legal advice to the Grand Jury, when requested
Act as the attorney for the First 5 Merced County Children and Families Commission
Provide legal advice upon request for other local public entities, as required by law

For additional information, call (209) 385-7564.