9.C.
City Council Draft Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 06/20/2017
- From:
- Shannon Anderson, Human Resources Director
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointment and Approval of Agreement: City Attorney.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Appoint Sterling Solomon as the City Attorney for the City of Flagstaff and extend the current agreement for services for an additional two years.
Executive Summary:
Sterling Solomon was appointed City Attorney as of July 5, 2016 for a one year term. Article IV, Section 4 of the Charter requires the City Council appoint a City Attorney to be the chief legal advisor of all offices, departments, and agencies, and of all officers and employees in matters relating to their official powers and duties.
Financial Impact:
The salary and benefits of this position are currently budgeted.
Policy Impact:
The City Attorney provides legal advice in relation to policy for City Council, City Management and staff members.
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or TeamFlagstaff Strategic Plan:
The City Attorney assists both City Council, City Management and City staff members in the accomplishment of the City Council goals and objectives.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
No.
Options and Alternatives:
The City Council may consider other terms to be included and execute an updated Agreement.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
Inform.