2.20.410 Duties and responsibilities of department head.
A. In addition to the duties prescribed by law, this title, or other city ordinance, the city attorney, subject to supervision and control of the city manager, shall:
1. Supervise and direct activities of the legal department.
2. Be responsible for department staffing and evaluations.
3. Develop departmental operational plans, priorities, policies and procedures to meet the needs of the city.
4. Manage professional service contracts the city enters into.
5. With input from management staff, develop and manage department-wide budget.
6. Monitor fiscal activity to assure conformity with established policies; review and approve departmental purchases.
7. Consult with and advise mayor, council, senior staff, other city departments, and citizens’ groups on legal issues.
8. Prepare and negotiate contracts and agreements, ordinances, and resolutions for council consideration.
9. Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to meet requirements of applicable laws and regulations.
10. Serve as the city’s representative on various committees and boards as directed by city manager.
11. Direct and manage criminal prosecution for the city.
12. Represent and defend the city in legal lawsuits and claims.
13. Make final decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, discipline, retention, and advancement of staff.
14. Demonstrate ability to understand complex issues and make decisions based on available information and experience.
15. Demonstrate ability to work well under pressure and in emergency situations.
16. Act as interim city manager as needed. (See Section 2.16.570.)
B. The enumeration of the foregoing duties and responsibilities specified in subsection (A) of this section shall not be deemed to prevent or limit the city manager from prescribing additional duties or responsibilities for the city attorney or assigning the designated duties and responsibilities to another director, as the city manager shall deem appropriate. (Ord. 2013-08 § 1 (Exh. A (part)))