Legal Department

 
  About the City Attorney's Office
  
The City Attorney's office is general counsel for the City Commission, City Manager, department heads, supervisors, and boards and committees.

The City Attorney drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, policies and procedures, and contracts prior to consideration by the City Commission to ensure compliance with state, federal and local laws. 

The City Attorney participates in mediation and arbitration, collective bargaining, civil service; and prosecutes cases filed in municipal court.