Translate[Archived] Question #62: What is the status of the City Attorney’s review of the City Code?
Question:
What is the status of the City Attorney’s review of the City Code?
Response:
The City Attorney’s Office has been authorized for and received $100,000 from contingent reserves to be used for the review of the City Code. The department has been authorized for a temporary full time City Attorney I to last for one calendar year from the date of hire. The position roles and responsibilities will include assistance in revising and updating the City Code and Zoning Ordinance, working under the close supervision of the City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney, legal research, drafting of opinions and ordinances, and assisting in representing the City in a wide variety of operational, administrative, and judicial proceedings. The position is currently in the recruitment process so the duration and associated funding for this position will be proposed for carryover into Fiscal Year 2018.