City Attorney

The City Attorney's Office:

• Supervises the drafting of all ordinances and the preparation of legal documents
• Works directly with and provides legal advice to the mayor, City Council, city manager and staff, as well as boards and commissions
• Reviews and consults on city services contracts and provides legal opinions and counseling
• Supervises and manages all matters over special counsel, which may be hired with City Council consent for their specific knowledge and expertise
• Includes the Criminal Division, which handles the day-to-day prosecution of municipal ordinance violations and state law misdemeanor violations, including DUIs, drug offenses, domestic violence and traffic offenses that occur within the city limits.

Disclaimer:  Information contained on these pages is intended for general information purposes only; it is not intended, nor should it be construed nor interpreted, as legal advice.

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