There shall be a County Attorney, who
shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the County Executive.
The County Attorney shall, at the time of his or her appointment and
at all times during his or her term of office, be a qualified elector
of the County. He or she shall also have been duly admitted to the
practice of law in this state and at all times during his or her term
of office and shall devote his or her full working time to the duties
of the office.
[Amended 8-14-2012 by L.L. No. 9-2012]
Except as provided in § C-20D, the County Attorney shall have the power to retain special counsel where necessary and within appropriations made therefor by the County Legislature.