Outside Legal Counsel Services

The vendor is required to provide outside legal counsel services may include, but are not limited to, the following:
•    Providing legal advice and determinations regarding the freedom of information act (FOIA), including compliance guidance and response to records requests. 
•    Labor and employment law matters, including civil service issues, personnel policies, and employment-related disputes. 
•    Advising elected officials and city administration on legal matters affecting municipal operations. 
•    Providing legal support to city boards, commissions, and committees, including attendance at meetings as requested. 
•    Drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, policies, contracts, and other municipal documents. 
•    Representation of the city in administrative proceedings and hearings.
•    Litigation services, including representation in state or federal court, as requested. 
•    Advising on risk management and litigation avoidance strategies. 
•    Providing other municipal legal services as requested by the city.