How many lawyers does a municipality need?
That’s what Espanola councilor Maureen Vanalstine wants to know.
The Town of Espanola has an Integrity Commissioner on retainer and a number of various legal firms that are utilized when specific attention is needed for an issue.
Vanalstine moved a motion that Integrity Commissioner Robert J. Swayze be contacted for a list of possible candidates as a municipal lawyer or firm to consolidate services.
She also wants references and the list brought to council for review and possible selection by September 10th.
Council voted in favour of the motion.