10.
City Council Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 04/13/2021
- From:
- Sterling Solomon, City Attorney
- Department:
- City Attorney
Co-Submitter:
TITLE:
City Attorney's Office Overview
DESIRED OUTCOME:
This item is for informational purposes only.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Attorney's Office assures the legality of the official business of the City of Flagstaff by providing legal advice and opinions to the Mayor and Council, the City Manager, the City Departments, and the City's Boards and Commissions. This division represents the City in civil litigation and represents the City and the State of Arizona in criminal misdemeanor cases occurring within the City limits. It also prepares or reviews all contracts, ordinances, resolutions, or other legal documents involving the City.
INFORMATION:
The City Attorney represents the City of Flagstaff as a municipal corporation, and the division prosecutes misdemeanor crimes and provides legal advice and representation only to City staff and City officials. The division does not provide legal representation or advice to persons outside the organization.