Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. As routine services, City Attorneys will upon request: • Advise City officials on matters relating to City business. • Attend City Council meetings as requested. • Attend Planning Commission meetings as needed. • Represent the City in Municipal Court / Justice Court prosecutions. • Prepare or review staff-developed ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, leases, deeds and related documents. • Review current state and federal legislation and/or litigation as such may relate to the City and advise City officials thereon. • Provide legal opinions on matters relating to City activities. • Participate in the development of staff recommendations for action by the City Council. • Advise and participate in code enforcement activities. • Make recommendations for updating existing City codes, resolutions and other policies and practices. • Represent City in intergovernmental relations as appropriate. • Maintain appropriate records and files. • Assist in elections. • Perform related duties as necessary. B. As non-routine services, City Attorneys may represent City in: • Litigation and threatened litigation. • Proceedings before the state and federal courts, and administrative tribunals. • Proceedings before state and federal administrative agencies. C. Services performed by Attorneys for City generally do not include: • Work involving bond issues. • Areas of special expertise requiring outside counsel as the parties may mutually agree.
