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CITY OF FOREST HILL
ADMINISTRATION/ LEGAL
FUND/ DEPARTMENT/ PROGRAM: 01‐03‐00
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Under a contract basis, the City Attorney provides the City Council and staff legal guidance and assistance, draft
ordinances, and resolutions, and represents the City in all legal matters. He/she also is the Chief Legal Advisor to
the City Council, all City departments, boards, commissions, and committees. He/she is responsible for the
preparation and prosecution of all cases in Municipal Court, securing rights of way and any other legal activities as
may be required.
MAJOR DEPARTMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AS MEASURED BY WORKLOAD AND
PRODUCTIVITY MEASURES
Goal 1: Advise Council regarding litigation.
Objective 1: Review pending litigation with Council at least annually and/or as necessary.
Objective 2: Advise Council on positions to take on issues to minimize litigation.
Goals 2: Provide cost effective, accurate and up‐to‐date legal service to staff, council, and various boards.
Objective 1: Review contracts and other legal documents as required.
Objective 2: Prepare resolution and ordinances as necessary.
Objective 3: Provide prosecutorial services for City Court.
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