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To amend Resolution No. 528-23 to reflect the correct term of contract with the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services and modification agreements with Sullivan Legal Aid Panel, Inc., and Sullivan Conflict Legal Aid, Inc.
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RESOLUTION NO. INTRODUCED BY THE MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 528-23 TO REFLECT THE CORRECT TERM OF CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES AND MODIFICATION AGREEMENTS WITH THE SULLIVAN LEGAL AID PANEL, INC. AND SULLIVAN COUNTY CONFLICT LEGAL AID, INC FOR THE THIRD FAMILY DEFENSE (CHILD WELFARE) QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND CASELOAD REDUCTION GRANT
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 528-23 authorized the County to enter into agreements with the State of New York Office of Indigent Legal Services ("NYSOILS") and the institutional provider of mandated indigent legal services, the Sullivan Legal Aid Panel, and the Sullivan County Conflict Legal Aid, Inc. in order to accept available funding for New York State Counties to develop new, innovative programs or practices to improve the quality of representation provided to parents accused of child maltreatment who cannot afford to retain counsel, under the Third Family Defense (Child Welfare) Quality Improvement and Caseload Reduction (Contract No. C3RDFD48) ; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 528-23 indicated that the term of the agreements would be March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2027; however, after discussion with the State of New York, it was determined that the term of the agreement would commence on January 1, 2024 and terminate on December 31, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby amends Resolution No. 528-23 to reflect the correct term of the...
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