The City Attorney Department ensures that the city conducts its activities legally, represents the City in civil litigation, and ensures that violators of City law are prosecuted.
Program goals include:
Minimum liability exposures, prompt and thorough legal advice, and general compliance with City laws and regulations
The department has four major activities:
Legal Review and Advice:
Reviewing ordinances, resolutions and contracts, providing legal advice to council members and staff members.
Legal Representation:
Representing the City at Council and Planning Commission meetings, defending the City against litigation and claims.
Document Preparation:
Preparing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, legal pleadings, reports, correspondence and other legal documents.
Enforcement:
Enforcing and prosecuting violations of the municipal code.
Contact the City Attorney's Office:
Eureka City Hall
531 K Street
Room 209
Eureka, CA 95501-1165
(707) 441-4147 Voice
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