City Attorney

The City Attorney plays a very important role in:

Providing basic advise to the city council and staff
Interpreting how the law applies to current or proposed ordinances, policies, programs and activities
Prosecuting violations of city ordinances, such as zoning, nuisance or traffic laws
Drafting ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, administrative policies, and other legal documents; reviewing rough draft of ordinances and resolutions prepared by city staff
Attending meetings and answering inquiries from council members, staff or citizens
Generally representing the city in lawsuits initialed by or against the city.