Except as specifically limited below, the services and qualifications that are required by the City for civil law services covered by a fixed retainer fee include, but are not limited to, the following areas: General 1. Meetings and/or telephone conversations with and advising Mayor, Council Members, City Manager, Department Managers and other staff on general legal matters. 2. Research and submission of legal opinions on municipal or other legal matters requested by City staff or City Manager; availability to answer staff questions by telephone. 3. Legal consultation and general support for Mayor, Council Members, City Manager, Department Managers and other staff on general legal matters. 4. Provide high level of customer service by responding in a prompt manner. Meetings: 5. Attend, as requested, regular City Council meetings and advise the Mayor, Council Members and City Manager on matters of parliamentary law and procedures of a general matter. 6. Attend such special City Council meetings as the Council or the City Manager directs. 7. Attend such meetings of boards or commissions as the City Manager directs. 8. Attend such other meetings, planning sessions, conferences and/or departmental meetings as requested by the City Manager . 9. Attendance at any 24 meetings during a calendar year, as described under items #5-8 above, shall be included in the retainer fee. Meetings attended in excess of 24 in any calendar year, shall be billed and paid at the previously agreed to hourly contract rate. 10. Review of City Council and Planning Commission agenda packets and minutes as requested. 11. Limited consultation with Charter Commission...
