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Consider recommendations regarding legal representation of parents, guardians and de facto parents and/or minors in juvenile dependency proceedings in the Superior Court of Santa Barbara County, as follows:
a) Approve the submittal by the Public Defender of Santa Barbara County of a bid proposal to the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide legal representation for Parents, Guardians and de facto Parents and/or Minors in juvenile dependency proceedings in the Superior Court of Santa Barbara County for the period of October 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.
b) If the Administrative Office of the Courts selects the bid proposal submitted by the Public Defender's Office, direct the Public Defender in conjunction with the County Administrator's Office, to negotiate a contract consistent with the Budget Principles of Santa Barbara County, including full cost recovery.
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