| COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES |
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To represent New Hanover County in all civil litigation. |
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To provide legal guidance and support to all County departments, Boards and Commissions. |
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To draft contracts and County documents. |
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To study, draft, or amend ordinances, resolutions, procedures, and regulations addressing new or ongoing issues affecting New Hanover County. |
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To study, draft, and track necessary legislation proposed by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners for enactment by the North Carolina General Assembly. |
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To revise and update the New Hanover County Code to give County departments and citizens the most current information. |
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To initiate lawsuits to insure compliance with all County ordinances and regulations. |
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To assist New Hanover County citizens with complaints concerning local cable companies. |
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To assist contractors with pre-qualification and re-qualification in order to become eligible to bid on New Hanover County projects. |
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To provide New Hanover County citizens with knowledge regarding County departments and procedures. |
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Research, file and defend bankruptcy claims on behalf of county departments | |
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