The City Attorney is appointed by the City Council and is the legal advisor to the City Council and Staff. In this capacity, the City Attorney's duties and responsibilities include:
Providing legal advice and services to the City Council, the City’s officials, departments, employees, boards, and commissions.
Rendering legal opinions; drafting and reviewing contracts, ordinances, resolutions, staff reports and other documents as needed.
Negotiating key transactions such as property acquisitions and advising on land use decisions.
Representing the City’s legal interests before judicial and administrative agencies and prosecuting violations of the Municipal Code in criminal court.
Managing all litigation involving the City including supervising outside special counsel.
Assisting in the administration of the City's liability insurance and risk management program.