b'Legal DepartmentMission StatementThe Departments mission is to provide the highest quality, comprehensive legal representation and advice to County Council,Elected and Appointed Ocials, County Government, its Departments and its Boards and Commissions for the protection,preservation, and enrichment of Beaufort County.Goals and ObjectivesTo provide the County with accurate and timely advice regarding legal issues which relate to virtually every aspect ofCounty governmentTo eciently and successfully handle litigation brought either against the County or initiated by the CountyTo protect the Countys interests through carefully drafting and reviewing contractsTo meet the current Administrations desire to expand the scope and breadth of services the Department provides toboth County Council and AdministrationDepartment DescriptionThe Department consists of two (2) County Attorneys, a Deputy County Attorney, a Paralegal, and an Executive Assistant.The team works together to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Department. This requires the Department to workclosely with the County Council, members of Council, the Clerk to Council, the County Administrator, the Deputy CountyAdministrator,theAssistantCountyAdministrators,DepartmentHeads,theirstamembers,theocesofElectedandAppointedOcials,membersoftheCountysBoardsandCommissions,outsidecounsel,JudicialDepartmentrepresentatives, and the Countys Legislative Delegation.Performance measuresAssisted County Departments and provided 309 legal document reviews during the 2022 calendar yearProvided daily legal assistance to County Council, its Committees, and its ClerkProvided daily legal assistance to County AdministrationExpenditures Summary$1,066,364 $47,419(4.65% vs. prior year)Beaufort County, SC | Budget Book 2024 Page 286'