The Law Department provides legal advice to the Mayor, Aldermen, City Administrator, department directors, boards, commissions, committees, and other City officials. In addition, the Law Department has the following responsibilities:
To direct professional and other employees in the Law Department in the provision of legal services to the City;
To supervise preparation and review of contracts, deeds, bonds, ordinances, resolutions, real estate transactions and agreements for the City by rendering opinions relative to substance, form and propriety of such documents.
To attend and provide legal counsel to Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings and committee meetings as may be required;
To direct the management of all litigation in which the City is a party or is interested, including the functions of prosecuting attorney in City Court appeals;
To apply in the name of the City for injunctive or other extraordinary relief as authorized by law;
To assist in development of administrative policies, rules and regulations.
To represent the City in legal issues at administrative hearings, in meetings with government officials, and in professional/educational organizations;
To recommend and arrange for retention of special counsel in cases involving extensive or specialized litigation; and
To perform other related duties as required.
Please note that professional rules of ethics prevent the Law Department from giving legal advice to the general public.
Shauna Billingsley