The Box Elder County Commission approved an agreement to hire legal counsel for the Sheriff’s Deputy Merit Commission, assisting with a pending appeal from a disciplined deputy. The merit commission is responsible for overseeing employment related appeals within the sheriff’s office, ensuring due process in disciplinary actions, promotions and dismissals. The approved contract allows the law firm Kunz PC to provide legal representation for the commission during the ap- peal process. The firm’s fee structure includes 0 per hour for partners, 5 per hour for associates and 0 per hour for paralegals. No retainer fee is required, and the firm...

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