FUND: GENERAL |
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES |
The Corporation Counsel provides legal advice and opinions to the County
Board, the County Executive and County departments. The office is responsible
for the prosecution of County zoning violations, representing Racine County in
involuntary commitments and protective placements, and representing the County
and/or its employees when they become involved in litigation pursuant to Racine
County's self-insured public liability program.
The Corporation Counsel also reviews and approves all contracts, real estate
transactions, and In-Rem proceedings. The staff prepares resolutions and
ordinances for the County Board, reviews and provides legal advice regarding
claims entered against Racine County for damages, and manages Racine County's
Risk Management Program.
The Corporation Counsel is a major partner in all construction projects,
reviewing specifications and contracts and monitoring the actual construction.
One of Corporation Counsel's objectives in the 2001 budget was to provide
legal representation in cases concerning involuntary mental commitments and
protective placements in a manner that balances both the desires and needs of
the individuals and the needs of the community and we have achieved that.
A second goal for this year was to provide legal services and advice to Racine
County elected officials, boards and department heads and we have achieved that
goal.
Another objective that was contained in the 2001 budget was to develop an
effective records retention/destruction system and we have achieved that goal.
A final objective contained in the 2001 budget was to monitor and manage all
civil litigation in which Racine County is a party and we have achieved that
goal.
