1. Providing clear and concise legal advice and consultation (oral and written) as requested or required, to the Mayor, Board of Aldermen and staff on a variety of matters pertaining to all aspects of government. 2. Researching and interpreting laws, court decisions and other authorities in order to prepare legal opinions and to advise the Board of Aldermen and staff on legal matters pertaining to City matters. 3. Drafting, reviewing, and or/revising documents, including but not limited to memoranda concerning legal issues, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, license agreements, city policies, notices, leases, deeds, loans, permits and staff reports. Clear, concise, well-organized writing is a prerequisite. 4. Representing the City in litigation (civil, tort, liability, labor and employment, construction law/public works, general writ, etc.) 5. Representing the City in intergovernmental projects and other matters, as needed. 6. Coordinating the work of outside legal counsel, as directed by the Board of Aldermen or City Administrator. 7. Providing legal advice and assistance to operating departments with regard to employee disciplinary actions. 8. Preparing correspondence and other legal documents on behalf of the City as directed. 9. Performing other duties as directed by the City Administrator and/or Board of Aldermen. 10. Representing and advising the Board of Aldermen, city officers, boards and commissions in all matters of law pertaining to their offices. 11. The city attorney will attend regular Board of Aldermen meetings (open and closed sessions) as needed and advise the Board of Aldermen on matters on the agenda as well as procedural matters that may arise during and following the meeting. The Board of Aldermen meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Special Board of Aldermen meetings are called as needed. Attendance at monthly Planning and Zoning meetings as needed. 12. Providing guidance and legal advice on the Missouri Sunshine Law, parliamentary procedure, and familiarity with municipal risk pools (employee benefits, property/casualty, workers compensation) and contract negotiations.
