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FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT - Senior Deputy County Counsel Daniel Klausner
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Requested Action(s)
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a) RESOLUTION - Request adoption of a resolution consenting County Counsel advising and representing the El Caminio Irrigation District and waving any actual or potential conflicts of interest
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Financial Impact:
Government Code sections 26520, 26529, and 53060 authorize the Tehama County Office of County Counsel to render legal services to El Camino Irrigation District (ECID) upon request. These sections further authorize County to charge ECID a fee, not to exceed the total cost to the county, for the legal services rendered.
Background Information:
County Counsel serves as general counsel for the Tehama County Flood Control and Irrigation District, as well as legal advisor for the County of Tehama Board of Supervisors, governed by the same five (5) individuals. County Counsels ability to represent the Flood District and the El Camino Irrigation District is governed by the California Rules of Professional conduct which include rules regarding conflicts of interest that exist or may arise during representation.
Before undertaking representation of the Flood District and ECID, County Counsel must receive an acknowledgment from both parties that: (1) The Flood District and ECID have been advised of the potential conflicts associated with each party's respective interests; (2) Nevertheless, both the District and ECID want County Counsel to represent them; and (3) Both parties are completely free to seek independent counsel at any time even if this resolution is adopted.