City Departments

City Attorney Functions

Provide legal advice and opinions to city representatives when needed
Initiate legal action as directed by the city council
Prepare or review all contracts and legal documents involving the city
Draft city ordinances, resolutions, orders and other documents
Represent and defend the city in litigation
Prepare public revisions to the municipal code
Enforce the civil side of the municipal code
Prosecute, in municipal court, all actions on behalf of the city
Review federal grants
Respond to citizens' inquiries
Attend all general and special city council meetings
Attend the Mayor's weekly Cabinet meetings and other meetings at the Mayor's direction
Sustain an expertise on utilities, natural resources and related law
Maintain the law library