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R. Michael Cox
County Attorney
Melissa W. Pendleton
Paralegal
Phone: 252-335-0569
Address:
206 East Main Street
Elizabeth City, NC
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Excluding holidays
COUNTY ATTORNEY
The County Attorney is hired by and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners. The County Attorney represents the County’s interest, including its County Officials and employees, in litigation filed by or against them, on a broad range of issues.
Responsibilities of the County Attorney’s Office
Practices governmental law, including but not limited to public finance, land use, public records, tax, open meetings, and condemnation
Ensures that County activities conform to constitutional and statutory requirements
Prepares all ordinances and resolutions adopted by the Board of Commissioners
Prepares legislation proposed by the Board of Commissioners for enactment by the General Assembly
Responsible for drafting, review, interpretation and preparation of all county legal documents
Represents the County in Civil Litigation filed by or against the County, including its officials and employees
Advises the Board of Commissioners on substantive and procedural issues pertaining to their public duties as elected officials
Ensures the legality of County contracts, financing arrangements, employment policies, etc.
Conducts In-Rem tax foreclosures working in conjunction with the Tax Department
Advises on various legal questions presented by County Departments
The Pasquotank County Clerk of Court handles traffic citations, Criminal matters, Civil cases, Court Dates and Small Claims. For information regarding these types of matters, please contact the Clerk of Court, Pasquotank County at 252-331-4600.
The County Attorney does not provide legal advice or representation to citizens on any matter. Citizens must seek legal advice or representation from a private practice attorney.