Fiscal Court Representation

One of the primary responsibilities of the County Attorney is to provide legal counsel and advice to the Hopkins County Fiscal Court, county officers, boards, commissions, and various local government agencies in all matters concerning county business.

County Rights and Interests

As required by KRS 69.210, the County Attorney attends all fiscal court meetings and conducts all business of that body touching the rights and interests of the County. This includes:

Legal Advice on County policies
Review Contracts and other Legal Agreements of County
Advice and Counsel on personnel and employment matters
Enacting and Enforcing County Ordinances
Collect Delinquent Taxes
Supervise Payment of Claims and Oppose Payment of any Illegal or Unjust Bills
Institute and Defend all civil actions where County has an interest
Investigate and Advise on Entertainment Permit Requests
Represent County on all Open Record Request Appeals
Represent Property Valuation Administrator for Property Assessment Appeals
Provide Training for all Election Officers
Advise Election Board and provide Election Instruction Cards
Assist in all Coroner Inquests
Provide Legal Training and Preparation of Legal Documents

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