DATE:
January 13, 2026
04
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The Board of Supervisors is appointing a new County Counsel effective January 13, 2026.
Today's action approves the Board's employment agreement with the County Counsel.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHAIR TERRA LAWSON-REMER
1. Appoint the County Counsel.
2. Approve the Employment Agreement between the County of San Diego and the County Counsel and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
This action will provide an opportunity for adequate representation of San Diego County by an
appointed County Counsel. This will allow the County to provide services more effectively to all
residents within the County.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds associated with this request are included in the fiscal year 2025-2026 Operational Plan.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
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ADVISORY BOARD STATEMENT
N/A
BACKGROUND
The Board of Supervisors is appointing a new County Counsel effective January 13,2026. Today's action approves the Board's employment agreement with the County Counsel.
LINKAGE TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO STRATEGIC PLAN
Today's action supports the strategic initiative to Empower by appointing a County Counsel that will invest in our workforce and operations by providing support services and excellent customer service to ensure continuity of operations remains at its best and keep County Counsel employees positive and empowered.
Respectfully submitted,
TERRA LAWSON-REMER
Supervisor, Third District
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Employment Agreement
SUBJECT:
APPOINTMENT OF CO...
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