Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the appointing of Webb County Attorney Reserve Investigators pursuant to Texas Government Code 41.102. The investigators will serve under the standing delegation and orders of the County Attorney’s Office and any matters incident thereto.
Issue: The County Attorney’s Office needs investigators in order to perform its constitutional duties. Reserve Investigators can be appointed at no cost to the county unless there is specific approval to pay by the commissioners court. Reserve investigator(s) will perform duties without pay however they will be permitted to use county equipment and vehicles.
Solution: Approve for the 2016-2017 fiscal year the appointing of reserve investigators by the County Attorney at no cost to the county unless the commissioners court approves pay to the reserve investigators.
Result: The appointing of reserve investigators will assist the County Attorney with performing his statutory duties and will be at no cost to the County unless authorized by the commissioners court. Any use of equipment will be conformance with County Policy and is permitted pursuant to Texas Government Code 41.106.