Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Slocum, Supervisor - District 4
Subject: Authorization of an Agreement with County Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the execution of a new agreement with John D. Nibbelin for his services as the County Attorney for a new four-year term.
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BACKGROUND:
John D. Nibbelin was appointed by this Board as the County Attorney (also sometimes referred to as "County Counsel") effective April 1, 2022. Initially, the County and John D. Nibbelin entered into a written agreement for John to serve as County Attorney for the term of April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026.
John's legal and leadership experience is vast and varied. He has been with the County Attorney's Office since 2001, initially serving as a Deputy County Counsel and then promoting to Chief Deputy County Counsel in 2011. Prior to joining the County, John worked as assistant district counsel at the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services, a law clerk to a U.S. District Court judge and in private practice. He has also served our country in the U.S. Army as a commissioned officer, including as a Judge Advocate. He holds a BA in Latin American Studies and a law degree, both from U.C. Berkeley. Since being appointed as the County Attorney in 2022, John has provided exemplary service and leadership to the County.
Counties throughout the state, pursuant to Government Code section 27641, customarily appoint their County Counsel for four-year terms. San Mateo County has had contracts with its appointed County Counsel since 2012.
DISCUSSION:
Adoption of the recommended resolution will retain John D. Nibbelin to serve as County Attorney through May 31, 2028, and will authorize the execution of an agreement setting forth the salary and terms of employment to be provided in connection with these services.
The Agreement provides that J...
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