Attorney general objects to governor appointing own lawyers
The Illinois attorney general William J. Scott warns against the Walker administration bypassing the office to appoint its own lawyers for state matters. He cites rulings affirming his role as legal officer and criticizes private appointments by aides to the governor in investigations, liquor issues, and ethics disclosures. The dispute centers on authority to appoint counsel for state agencies and ongoing probes involving Angelos and Johnson.
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Analysis of Lawyer Committee Members and Outsider Counsel
The text notes a chairman of the lawyer's committee from a past campaign and contemplates designating Professor Cain as a special assistant attorney general if requested. It asserts willingness to cooperate when outside counsel is appropriate, mentioning Messrs. Walker, DeGrazia and Goldberg as related figures.
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