§ 2-1788. Scope of Authority.

1.

The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs shall not initiate any funding request or legislation (including both bills and amendments) at the federal or state level that has not been approved by the Board in the federal or state legislative package, respectively, or by resolution. Notwithstanding, nothing contained herein shall limit the Office from responding to any issues that may arise over the course of the legislative process that affects revenues and cost shifts to the County or that affects the local home rule authority of the County. See Resolution No. 232-01.

2.

In the event it is not feasible to convene the Board to provide direction on a pending legislative issue, the Director shall consult with the Mayor or designee and the Chair or designee, with input from the County Manager and County Attorney, to provide direction on urgent legislative issues until such time as the Board meets and provides policy direction. The County Manager shall provide recommendations as to department budgetary and operational impacts to the Mayor and Chair or their designees in such circumstances. The policy direction of the Chair or designee will prevail in the event of a conflict between the Mayor and the Chair or their designees.

(Ord. No. 04-219, § 8, 12-16-04)