The mission of the Law Department is to provide a high level of professional legal services to its clients, the Mayor, City Council and City departments, supporting all official capacities within City government, in a timely and cost effective manner. Law Department personnel are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and to assuming a professional and caring attitude toward their clients, and among themselves.
Eugene L. O'Flaherty,Corporation Counsel,Appropriation 151
To maximize the recovery of funds to the City, including deliquent taxes
Government services
To maximize the recovery of funds to the City, including deliquent taxes
To provide consultation services that include rendering legal opinions, drafting and approving legal instruments such as contracts, agreements, licensing and indemnity agreements, zoning issues, public record requests and subpoena responses
Law Department
External Funds Projects
Third Party Property Damages
A revolving fund authorized by (Chapter 44, Section 53E ½) for purchasing goods and services to pay for repairs to city property from receipts from recoveries for damages to city property caused by third parties.
Law Department - Authorizing Statutes
General Responsibilities of Law Department and Corporation Counsel, CBC Ord. C.5, s. 8.1.
Appointment of Corporation Counsel, CBC Ord. C.2, s. 7.1.
