City Attorney

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Robert Winston
City Attorney

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OBJECTIVES: The city attorney is charged with the task of advising the city council, city administrator and other city officials on all legal aspects of municipal operations. The office represents the City in civil actions and prosecutes violations of City ordinance, and drafts required legal documents.
LEVEL OF SERVICE: The city attorney is required to attend all council meetings and when necessary, to attend council committee, planning commission and other advisory body meetings. The city attorney prepares or reviews ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds and other legal documents. Attorney-client relationship is furnished for members of the council and appointed officials in all City associated matters. Other services of the city attorney include meeting with the city administrator and other City officials on an on-call basis, and keeping the city council, the city administrator, and staff advised of current law affecting decisions and programs of the City.