1. General Legal Counsel o Provide legal advice to the Governing Body, and designated staff of the City. o Prepare and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, deeds, City Council agenda items, and other legal documents. o Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including open meetings, public records, and personnel laws. o Counsel the City on personnel matters including, but not limited to, employee grievances, personnel actions, unemployment hearings, and other personnel matters. o May be a spokesperson for the City. 2. Municipal Operations o Meet regularly with the City Manager and, as needed, with other City staff. o Counsel on zoning, land use, annexation, and development issues. o Represent the City in legal proceedings, including weekly Magistrate Court appearances for ordinance enforcement, litigation and appeals. o Attend regular City Council meetings (typically twice a month), work sessions, and other required meetings. o Perform regular research and updates on general areas of municipal and governmental law. o Review agenda materials of all City Council meetings, and where necessary, provide legal input for items on the agenda. 3. Prosecutorial Duties o Prosecute violations of municipal ordinances. o Assist with the preparation of legal complaints and other prosecutorial documents. o Provide guidance to City law enforcement on legal matters. 4. Specialized Knowledge o Demonstrated expertise in Home Rule governance and thorough understanding of the Brookings Charter or the National Civic League Model Charter. o Expertise in South Dakota municipal law and familiarity with the activities of the South Dakota Municipal Attorney Association. o Provide regular updates on changes in laws and regulations impacting municipal operations. 5. Effective Public Relations o The City Attorney must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a wide group of people including Council Members, City staff members, Courthouse staff and Judges, Police Officers, attorneys and members of the public.
