County Attorney
The County Attorney is a County Officer created by the Colorado Constitution. By State Statute the County Attorney is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to provide civil legal services for the Board of County Commissioners, the County’s Elected Offices and Departments as well as other entities as assigned by the Board of County Commissioners.
The County Attorney’s general duties consist of the following:
- Civil litigation
- Legal counseling and advice
- Contract and Grant application management
- Drafting County Resolutions and Ordinances
- Processing insurance claims
- Liquor License application review and hearings
- Legislative services
- Property tax appeals
Specific duties that are mandated by statute include:
- Mental Health & Commitment Proceedings
- Social services representation
- Treasurer’s collections