34.
Commissioners Court - Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 07/13/2021
- Title:
- District Court Legal Support Engagement Letter
- Submitted By:
- Ronald Morgan, All District Courts
- Department:
- All District Courts
- Agenda Category:
- Regular Agenda Items
Information
Agenda Item
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the engagement of attorney Beth M. Johnson to provide legal support to Williamson County District Judges in the performance of their duties as they relate to family law matters on an as-needed basis and subject to available budgetary funding; and exempt these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.024(a)(4).
Background
In adjudicating complex family law cases judges often rely on expert legal support. The services of attorney Beth M. Johnson are being recommended to support Williamson County District Judges in the performance of their duties as they relate to such family law matters. Ms. Johnson has extensive experience and has been published in the field of family law; given this, she is highly qualified to provide the services desired. Services shall be contracted on an as-needed basis. Total annual fees are not expected to exceed $15,000 per year or funds allocated.
Department Contact is Ronald Morgan, Director of Williamson County District Court Administration. These services shall be funded out of the District Court Budget (0435), Professional Services line (004100).
Department Contact is Ronald Morgan, Director of Williamson County District Court Administration. These services shall be funded out of the District Court Budget (0435), Professional Services line (004100).
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
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Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| County Judge Exec Asst. | Andrea Schiele | 07/02/2021 10:38 AM |
- Form Started By:
- ronald.morgan
- Started On:
- 07/01/2021 04:28 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 07/02/2021