Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28Washington County Attorney’s Office—2016 Annual Report 4 Administrative Division Overview Administrative Division The administrative division is responsible for planning and executing a comprehensive range of administrative services that support the mission of the Washington County Attorney. The division is overseen by the First Assistant, Brent Wartner, who is the principal advisor to the County Attorney on administrative matters. The administrative division provides guidance on the management and use of the office’s financial, human and physical resources, and on administrative policies, procedures, information and practices. Administrative programs include: physical and personnel security; human resource management; financial management; systems and information management; automated litigation support; case management; records management; and media relations. The administrative staff must work closely with all divisions to ensure compliance with and implementation of all policies, standards and mandates of the office. Systems and Information Management Administrative Services Manager Jennifer Baltaian is responsible for the effective management of our 5.4 million dollar annual budget, support services matters, and technological resources and initiatives. She is also responsible for maintaining our electronic case management system used to facilitate the work flow and work products maintained in each functional division and with the assistance of a supervisor; she is responsible for management of division legal support services staff consisting of 12 legal assistants, 5 paralegals and an office support position. Public Relations and Media A primary focus of the administrative division is serving the information needs of the public. Cathy Rochel serves as the coordinator between the County Attorney and the media, other governmental agencies and the public. She coordinates the office responses to a multitude of various requests. The administrative division is also responsible for all media relations and facilitates press conferences, statements and interviews with the County Attorney or designee when appropriate. While information regarding pending cases must be safeguarded in order to ensure effective prosecution, this need must be balanced with the public’s right to know. In addition to media relations, the division is responsible for the production of a variety of published materials, such as brochures, newsletters, informational pamphlets and special reports. Cathy is responsible for coordinating events in the office and in the community. First Assistant County Attorney Brent Wartner Administrative Services Manager Jenn Baltaian Executive Assistant Cathy Rochel In 2016 over 6,000 people attended over 118 presentations sponsored by County Attorney’s office staff.