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William A. Wilkes Clay County Attorney Green Cove Springs

QUESTION:

Is the Clay County Board of County Commissioners authorized or required by law to expend county funds under a contract of the type and made under the circumstances outlined in the Statement of Facts?

SUMMARY:

Based on facts set forth by the Clay County Attorney, the Clay County Bicentennial Steering Committee had no statutory authority to enter into a binding contract for or on behalf of Clay County for the publication of a book containing the history of Clay County, and the resulting contract is therefore invalid and…