County Counsel

The County Counsel carries out the following functions on behalf of Sacramento County:

Acts as general legal counsel to the County, its officers, and related constituent local governmental entities.
Provides general legal advice and prepares the legal instruments by which the County transacts business, including ordinances, resolutions, and contracts.
Prosecutes and defends cases which include, but are not limited to, the administration of general government; conservatorships and probate; child protection; labor relations; personnel discipline; zoning; and code enforcement.

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