Specifications include, but are not limited to: The primary legal services needed by the City are broad and varied. The selected law firm will be expected to serve as general counsel to the City, addressing municipal law issues and defending the City in any claims filed against it, which are not covered by insurance policies. The selected firm will also provide an attorney to attend two City Council meetings a month, special council meetings and/or committee meetings, and rule on any parliamentary or legal issues arising during such meetings (preferably the same attorney at each meeting). This person must also keep the City Council and staff fully informed on all legal matters pending before the City. In addition to the above listed duties, the legal services listed below are required, but are not limited to: A. General Government. This work includes: • Contract/document review and drafting, • Ordinance drafting and enforcement, • Charter and statute interpretation, • Review and assistance with the administration of grants, and • Providing written and oral legal opinions.
