Mark Janiuk, Corporation Counsel

OPERATING AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE

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 partner in all construction projects by reviewing specifications and contracts.

EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE MEASURES

One of Corporation Counsel’s objectives in the 2003 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 2003 budget was to develop an effective records retention/destruction system and we have achieved that goal. 

A final objective contained in the 2003 budget was to monitor and manage all civil litigation in which Racine County is a party and we have achieved that goal.

2004 GOALS AND BUDGET STRATEGIES