Opinion No. Oag 31-83, (1983)

FRANK VOLPINTESTA, Corporation Counsel Kenosha County

You inquire as to the circumstances which would permit the county board to retain special counsel not responsible to the corporation counsel. Your inquiry arises from a situation where a dispute existed between the county executive and the county board concerning the appointment of members of the welfare board. You have also expanded your inquiry to encompass situations involving labor negotiations, labor litigation and litigation where counsel is retained by the county's insurance carriers.

It is my opinion that the county board has no…