F. AARON NEGANGARD
Prosecuting Attorney
812/537-8884 Telephone
812/537-4295 Fax
7th Judicial Circuit
Dearborn and Ohio Counties
Courthouse
215 West High Sheet
Lawrenceburg Indiana 47025
May 1, 2012
Dearborn County Commissioners
Administration Building
Lawrenceburg IN, 47025
Re: Home Rule Ordinance Pertaining to
2010
Invoice# 505680
Dear Gentlemen:
This letter is to inform the Board of
Commissioner that I have reviewed the Home Rule Ordinance pertaining to 2010
Invoice# 505680 prepared by County Attorney
Andrew Baudendistel. I approve of and
support the passing of this ordinance. The
disciplinary grievance was filed as a
result of my employment both as a deputy prosecutor, chief deputy prosecutor,
and prosecutor of Dearborn and Ohio Counties of Indiana. The fact that this process
can be abused by those who have been accused of crimes and those seeking
political retribution is unfortunate. However, to not protect those who serve
the county from these types of complaints would encourage prosecutors to not
stand up for justice and the public safety of our community for fear of such
retribution. Such a policy would not be in the best interests of the citizens
of Dearborn County.
It is also my opinion the passage of
this Home Rule Ordinance is not necessary.The State Board of Accounts finding is
clearly in error. A review of the statute clearly states that an ordinance needs
to be passed authorizing the appropriate expenditures.There was an ordinance in place at the
time. That ordinance has since been amended and clearly authorizes elected officials
to enter into and pay for service contracts out of appropriated funds. That is
what happened in this case. Nevertheless, there is not a process by which this
dispute could be litigated for a final decision. As such, the State Board of Accounts has requested that
this ordinance be passed. For these reasons, despite my opinion that such an
ordinance is not necessary, I would support the Commissioners passing this ordinance so
that they can move on to more important issues for the citizens of Dearborn
County.
Thank you for your time. If you have any
questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
F.Aaron Negangard,
Prosecuting Attorney
FAN:mlm
2 comments:
Negangard says the disciplinary grievance was from when he was a deputy prosecutor up to when he was a prosecutor.
How is he paying for the times BEFORE he was an elected official?
Just how many grievances are out there to cover that entire timeline?
While this maneuver may be legal it falls incredibly short of 'avoiding the appearance of impropriety.'
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