City of Vallejo

"The City Attorney is appointed by the City Council as the chief legal advisor for the City government. The primary responsibilities of the City Attorneys Office include:

Providing legal advice to the City Council, the boards of all related City entities (such as the Housing Authority of the City of Vallejo), appointed boards and commissions (such as the Planning Commission), and City staff related to the establishment, implementation, and enforcement of City policies.

Reviewing and preparing legal documents, including ordinances, resolutions, regulations, and contracts

Representing and defending the Citys interests in certain negotiations, administrative proceedings and civil litigation in State and Federal Court

Evaluating and addressing legal issues arising out of the Citys decisions and activities to minimize the risk of liability.

Achieving cost effective and expeditious disposition of claims and litigation by promptly identifying issues and either negotiating a resolution or providing an aggressive litigation defense. "

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