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SB 1459 Discharge of treasurer; legal pleadings.

Introduced by: John S. Edwards | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Discharge of treasurer; legal pleadings. Provides that the attorney for a locality may prepare and file any pleadings necessary in a proceeding to discharge the treasurer. If the locality does not have an attorney, or the attorney declines or is unable to perform this task, the circuit court shall assign legal counsel.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Discharge of treasurer; legal pleadings. Provides that the attorney for a locality shall prepare and file any pleadings necessary in a proceeding to discharge the treasurer. If the locality does not have an attorney, or the attorney is unable to perform this task, the circuit court shall assign legal counsel. The cost of such counsel shall be paid for in the same manner as counsel hired to defend a constitutional officer who is a defendant in a civil case.