JAN 08, 1987

Asking whether the 1961 legislative act which created the office of the county attorney for Dorchester County may be modified by Dorchester County Council and whether restrictions may be placed upon the county attorney as to which county agencies he is to represent. Opinion also asks whether, under the council-administrator form of government, Dorchester County Council or the county administrator would be the appropriate entity to hire the county attorney.

Requested by: The Honorable George H. Bailey, Member, House of Representatives

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