Specifications include, but are not limited to: Represent the City in all legal matters requiring special expertise and resources/staffing not currently available in the City Attorney’s office. 1. Providing a variety of proactive, high-quality and timely legal opinions to the City Council and City staff. 2. Attending regular meetings of the City Council and occasional special-called meetings. As requested, attend meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission or other meetings. 3. Being familiar with the City’s Charter, Code of Ordinances, applicable State and Federal laws, and other applicable documents (such as the City Personnel Policies and Procedures, code enforcement process, zoning/subdivision ordinances, etc.). 4. Providing advice to the City on a variety of legal matters. 5. Representing the City as City Attorney in legal matters. 6. Serving as the City Attorney, prosecute offenders in the municipal court, including preparation of all charges and complaints against, and appear in the appropriate court in the prosecution of all persons charged with a violation of City ordinance. 7. Reviewing and occasionally drafting ordinances, resolutions, charter changes, and other documents as requested by the City Council and/or City staff. 8. Reviewing and making recommendations on a variety of projects and proposals which have legal ramifications. 9. Staying abreast and inform the City of new or proposed State and Federal legislation affecting the City. 10.Researching alternative approaches to resolving legal problems. 11.Assisting and/or advising on the collection of delinquent revenues. 12.Providing proactive legal counsel of issues pertaining to personnel policies and procedures and provide counsel in all compliance employment matters such as, but not limited to EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, and OSHA requirements. 13.Possessing knowledge of land use laws and abilities of the City to implement and administer such laws in conformance with State requirements and the City Council’s desire to improve such land use planning. 14.Possessing knowledge of laws and experience with managing extraterritorial jurisdiction and annexation. 15.Possessing knowledge of laws and methods to facilitate effective code enforcement to improve deteriorating areas of the City including demolition procedures and property maintenance code provisions. 16.Possessing knowledge of Texas Open Records and Open Meeting Laws in order to advise the City Council related to procedural matters relating to City Council meetings.