Interpret and provide opinions on questions regarding a variety of legal issues. Provide written legal opinions on proposed ordinances. Review and provide recommendations for proposed ordinances and resolutions. Interpret and provide staff and council written opinions on questions interpreting City and State Code matters. Act as legal advisor to all City officials, boards, and commissions. Attend all regular and special meetings of the City Council unless otherwise directed by staff. At the request of staff, attend board or commission meetings to provide legal guidance. Review materials prepared for the Knoxville City Council and confer with the City Administrator and/or staff regarding issues that may need to be discussed prior to a meeting. Prosecute traffic citations, simple misdemeanor offenses, and other police matters. Assist staff in preparing civil citations for violations of the City Code. Prepare and/or review and provide written comment on all agreements and contracts. Advise staff on personnel issues, including collective bargaining issues. Advise staff on planning and zoning issues.
