To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Patrick L. Hernandez, Human Resources Director and Ron Carl, County Attorney
Prepared By:
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John Christofferson, Deputy County Attorney
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Subject:
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Appointment of Acting County Attorney
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Purpose and Request:
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The purpose of this consent agenda item is to approve the appointment of John Christofferson as the Acting County Attorney and to grant all requisite authorities as a result of the retirement of County Attorney Ron Carl as of May 1, 2026.
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: Good Governance - Deliver mandated and essential services with excellence.
Background and Discussion: Ron Carl, County Attorney, will retire from his position with Arapahoe County on May 1, 2026. During the recruitment process for the County’s next County Attorney, the County will need an individual to assume responsibility for the functions of the County Attorney. The BOCC has identified John Christofferson as that individual, to be effective March 1, 2026. As part of granting all requisite authorities as the Acting County Attorney, this acting role will have the signing authority of the County Attorney.
Alternatives: N/A.
Fiscal Impact: By appointing an Acting County Attorney, the Board of County Commissioners will ensure a smoother transition in leadership and operations of the County Attorney’s Office.
Alignment with Strategic Implementation Strategies: N/A.
Concurrence: Patrick L. Hernandez, Human Resources Director and Ron Carl, County Attorney concur with this recommendation.