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AI- 5386
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Special / Executive Session Board of Supervisors Mtg-11:15am
Meeting Date:
08/11/2020
Title:
Discussion and possible direction regarding Terri Jo Neff v. Cochise County, et al., CV201900323
Submitted By:
Susana Stark, County Attorney
Department:
County Attorney
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Document Signatures:
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
NAME
of PRESENTER:
Christine J. Roberts
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
Chief Civil Deputy County Attorney
Mandated Function?:
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:

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Agenda Item Text:

Discussion and possible direction regarding the County’s response to a demand letter in Terri Jo Neff v. Cochise County, et al., CV201900323. 

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), the Board may go into executive session for legal advice with the attorney of the public body and to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the public body's position in pending litigation.

Background:

On July 28, 2020, Judge Bergin denied the County’s motion to dismiss in the Neff v. Cochise County, et al. special action lawsuit, ordering the County to disclose the client engagement letter at issue in the matter.  On July 30, 2020, attorney Michael Bloom, representing Terri Jo Neff submitted a demand letter to the County.  The County Attorney’s Office needs to discuss the demand letter and next steps with the Board. 
 

Department's Next Steps (if approved):

Implement any direction provided by Board of Supervisors.

Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:

N/A

To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:

N/A