Resolution to Appoint Interim Corporation Counsel and Approve Engagement

Committee Status: 
Committee Review
Budget Status: 
Budgeted
Decision Impact: 
Major
FTE Impact: 
No
Funding Source: 
Other (see budget status)

Purpose

Due to the resignation of the current Corporation Counsel, there is a need to appoint an Interim Corporation Counsel.  The County currently has an Assistant Corporation Counsel, Nicholas (Nick) O’Connor, who can take on some duties and responsibilities during the vacancy.

Background

BACKGROUND: Due to the resignation of the current Corporation Counsel, there is a need to appoint an Interim Corporation Counsel.  The County currently has an Assistant Corporation Counsel, Nicholas (Nick) O’Connor, who can take on some duties and responsibilities during the vacancy.  However, due to the workload and number of issues that come through the Corporation Counsel office, additional assistance is necessary.  The Executive and Legislative Committee has considered the options and agrees to appoint Nick O’Conner as Interim Corporation Counsel as well as to contract with Attolles Law to assist as needed with Corporation Counsel duties.  A copy of the engagement letter has been attached as Exhibit A. 

 

Resolution Files: 
PDF icon Interim Corp Counsel resolution
Budget Status (Other/External Sources): 

Budgeted Expenditure 

Resolution Body

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, who met in regular session, hereby approves the Assistant Corporation Counsel, Nick O’Connor, and Attolles Law as the designated interim Corporation Counsel pursuant to Wis. Stat. 59.42 to serve at the pleasure of the County Board; and,

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the attached Engagement Letter is hereby approved and that, except as specifically provided in the Engagement Letter, Attolles Law is subject to all Sauk County resolutions, ordinances, policies, and no employment contract or relationship is being made by this resolution or appointment, and further that Attolles Law shall be relieved of service through the mechanisms stated in the attached Engagement Letter.

 

Approved by the Executive and Legislative Committee on October 7, 2025.

 

To be presented to the County Board on October 21, 2025. 

 

Consent Agenda Item: [  ] YES  [X] NO

 

Fiscal Impact: [  ] None   [X] Budgeted Expenditure    [  ] Not Budgeted

 

Vote Required: Majority = _ X__       2/3 Majority = _____        3/4 Majority = ________

 

The County Board has the legal authority to adopt:  Yes __X__ No ________ as reviewed by the Corporation Counsel, ___________________________, Date:  ________________.

 

    

Offered and passage moved by the Executive and Legislative Committee:                           

 

_________________________________     £ Aye     £ Nay     £ Abstain     £ Absent        

Chair Tim McCumber

 

_________________________________     £ Aye     £ Nay     £ Abstain     £ Absent

Vice-Chair John Deitrich

           

      _________________________________     £ Aye     £ Nay     £ Abstain     £ Absent

      Supervisor Lynn A. Eberl

     

 

      _________________________________     £ Aye     £ Nay     £ Abstain     £ Absent

      Supervisor Brian Peper                                                                                 

 

      _________________________________     £ Aye     £ Nay     £ Abstain     £ Absent

      Supervisor Marty Krueger                                                           

 

      _________________________________     £ Aye     £ Nay     £ Abstain     £ Absent

      Supervisor Dennis Polivka          

     

      _________________________________     £ Aye     £ Nay     £ Abstain     £ Absent

      Supervisor Mark “Smooth” Detter                                                                             

 

      _________________________________     £ Aye     £ Nay     £ Abstain     £ Absent

      Supervisor Patricia Rego

                                                 

      _________________________________     £ Aye     £ Nay     £ Abstain     £ Absent

      Supervisor Sheila Carver

                                         

                                   

Fiscal Note: The 2025 Budget includes wages for Corporation Counsel, which will not be utilized for a time due to a vacancy in the position.  Off-step pay will be provided to the Assistant Corporation Council for taking on additional duties and/or responsibilities as needed.  Additional funds are included in the budget for outside contracts.

 

MIS Note: None

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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