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MAR .3 1981 Commissioner Eggert referred to Page 40, which is a copy of a legal document, and wished to know exactly what the stamp on it that says "Approved as to form and legal sufficiency - By__ County Attorney" means. County Attorney Vitunac advised that it means that whatever is in the document is in the proper form and can be put into effect legally. It says nothing about policy or arithmetic or if it is in the best interests of the county. Commissioner Eggert stated that concerns her greatly. Attorney Vitunac noted that if the Board wants to know if something is in the best interests of the county, then they look to their own signatures on the document or that of the Administrator. He further noted that the attorneys do give input as to what they think is best at staff level and at the hearings that go on concerning the making of that document, but as to the document itself, this just says it is legal and is in the proper form. Commissioner Eggert continued to express concern, and Attorney Vitunac noted that this is the same wording used statewide by the county and city attorneys, but if the Board wishes it to be for more than that, he can revise it. Chairman Scurlock believed he did want it changed. He noted that when former County Attorney Brandenburg reviewed a document, it was for more than just whether it was spelled correctly and in the proper legal form. He felt we need a team effort to cross- check on these things. For instance, there was one document with everyone's signature on it that he signed as Chairman, and then the contractor came in and said that it shouldn't have been signed because he hadn't yet provided proof of insurance and, in fact, wanted the contract delayed a few more days until he could provide it. The Chairman emphasized that he signed relying on all those who had reviewed and signed off on the document. Commissioner Eggert agreed that she would like to have 2