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<section number="508" name="Common Administrative Services" law="charter" slug="section-508" node_id="PTICHPRGECOMA_CHPRGECOMA_ARTVADOR_S508COADSE">
  <text>To the extent permitted by State law and to the extent of their being available within the County government, any agency receiving or disbursing County funds shall be served by, and shall utilize, the services of the County for legal services, budgeting and accounting, receiving and collecting funds, purchasing, data processing, public relations, land acquisition, architecture and engineering, personnel administration, and such other administrative services as the Council may establish by law. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to preclude contracting for professional services in accordance with Article VI of this Charter. In the event the County Attorney determines there is a conflict of interest between the executive and legislative branches on matters requiring legal services and advice, both branches shall engage outside counsel.</text>
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