
CORE
DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
We provide legal
advice to the Mayor, City Aldermen, City Departments, Commissions, Boards, and
Committees. It is also our duty to initiate and defend legal actions on behalf
of the City, which may include City employment and personnel matters,
condemnations; property issues, zoning issues, contract and lease disputes, and
other causes of action in both State and Federal Courts, and agencies
in relation to their duties and the business of the City.
The Office of the
City Attorney provides timely, quality services and advice to support the City Aldermen
in their official capacity, and all city departments, boards, and agencies in
fulfilling their missions and goals.
The Office of the
City Attorney prosecutes criminal misdemeanors and violations committed within
the City limits. The City Attorney also Initiates and prosecutes actions to
protect the City's interests including preparation of pleadings and briefs,
oral argument, trial, and settlement
negotiations. The City Attorney also prosecutes or defends complaints, suits,
and controversies when the City is a party before State and Federal courts and
administrative agencies. The City Attorney also prepares and reviews all
ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and related legal documents.
Notice
The City
Attorney's office does not provide
legal advice to citizens on private matters. If you need legal advice,
please contact a private attorney. The posting of this information does not
constitute an attorney-client relationship.
The information contained on these pages is not legal advice.