Attorney General Opinion No.

Dear Mr. Shelton:

As Smith County Attorney you request our opinion on issues surrounding the use of a county building, housing both emergency dispatch and jail facilities, and the persons properly involved in performing the duties associated with such services. You indicate that a dispute has arisen between the board of county commissioners and the county sheriff, relative to the proper handling of dispatch services and personnel.

Smith County operates a county law enforcement center, which is separate and apart from the county courthouse, but which houses the jail, offices, conference rooms,…