If, at any time a complaint has been filed, the Director believes that appropriate civil action to preserve the status quo or to prevent irreparable harm appears advisable, the Director shall transmit the matter to the Office of Law. The Office of Law may bring, in the name of the County, a body politic, any action necessary to preserve such status quo or to prevent such harm, including the seeking of temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions. The County Attorney is authorized to take such actions.