The Office of the General Counsel provides legal advice and assistance to the Florida Association of Counties as it conducts the business of the Association and as it pursues the adopted goals and mission of the Association. The Office of the General Counsel provides support services to the Florida Association of County Attorneys, Inc., a separate corporation formed by the county attorneys in Florida.

Guide to the Proposed Constitutional Amendments - 2006
In November, six constitutional amendments will be on the ballot for statewide voter approval. In order to provide FAC members and the citizens of Florida with a better understanding of the proposed amendments, the Association has produced an informative pocket guide. To obtain additional copies contact our office at (850) 922-4300 or download a digital copy here.

The General Counsel also advocates county issues at the state and federal levels through direct participation in litigation and through the researching, drafting and filing of amicus curiae ("friend of the court") briefs in the appellate courts. The Association's Amicus Brief Policy was adopted in June of 2005. The General Counsel also provides constitutional, statutory and case law analysis on a wide variety of legislative issues throughout the year. Furthermore, the General Counsel actively lobbies a many county legislative issues at the state level. In addition, the Office of the General Counsel works with the executive branch of the state and federal government in advocating the counties' position on a variety of issues. Finally, the General Counsel participates in the education and training of county commissioners and their staffs throughout the state.

 

For more information and questions, contact Ginger Delegal.