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County Counsel recommending the Board approve the Authorization of Discharge of Responsibility for Collection of the Debts owed to the County of El Dorado, as listed on the Discharge of Accountability Report, totaling $19,653.93 for the period of September, 2010 through August, 2011.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: None. A percentage of uncollectible conservatee debt is factored into the County Counsel projected revenue budget.
Reason for Recommendation: County Counsel performs legal services on behalf of the Public Guardian and their conservatees. County Counsel is reimbursed for services rendered by order of the court. In the instance that a conservatee is unable to pay, usually due to death and the lack of funds, Public Guardian informs County Counsel of the inability to pay and requests that County Counsel write off the court ordered debt.
This item is being brought before the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Government Code sections 25257-25259 . . . "the likelihood of collection does not warrant the expense involved". A list of debts is attached. Names of debtors are being withheld due to confidentiality restrictions.
Action to be taken following Board approval: The Board of Supervisors order the department discharged from further accountability for collection of these debts.
Contact: Louis B. Green