To: Board of Supervisors
From: Human Resources
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Legal Services Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Regarding the Provision of Professional Legal Services Related to Representation of the County of Humboldt in Labor Negotiations, Administrative Proceedings and other Employment-Related Matters in an Amount Not to Exceed $225,000 for the Period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached legal services agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore regarding the provision of professional legal services related to representation of the County of Humboldt in labor negotiations, administrative proceedings and other employment-related matters in an amount not to exceed $225,000 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; and
2. Authorize the Human Resources Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached legal services agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed original copy of the attached legal services agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to the Human Resources Department for further processing.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt has retained the employment law firm of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for the provision of professional legal services related to labor negotiations, administrative hearings and other employment-related matters for many years. The County of Humboldt is also a member of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore's training consor...
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