Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of the People's Counsel is twofold. First, the office serves to protect the public interest in land use hearings by promoting a full and fair presentation of relevant issues to achieve balanced administrative records. Second, the office provides technical assistance to residents and citizen associations so they can effectively participate in the County's land use control processes.

County Priority Outcomes

While this program area supports all eight of the County Result Areas, the following is emphasized:

• Effective, Sustainable Government

Program Descriptions

  Director's Office

The Office of the People's Counsel is authorized by County Code Chapter 1A, Section 1A-204 and Chapter 2, Section 2-150 to represent the public interest in the County's land use regulatory process. The office assists residents and citizens' associations in presenting their issues in land use hearings conducted by the...