20000711 r-00-31RESOLUTION NO. R-00-31
TASKING THE CITY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fairfax is attempting to obtain the most
efficient use of legal services provided by the City Attorney and
WHEREAS, legal costs are directly related to type and volume of requests.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
Requests for legal services, other than routine or explanatory information, by a Council
member or members shall be coordinated through the City Manager. On matters of an
individual nature, such as possible conflict of interest or other similar matters, Council
members may contact the City Attorney directly.
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Legal services for boards, commissions and committees, other than routine legal and
explanatory services, shall be discussed by an authorized representative (normally the chair
or staff representative) of the board, commission or committee with the City Manager prior
to requesting legal assistance. Further, the City Manager shall maintain a brief record of the
requests and shall keep the Council informed of such requests.
ADOPTED this 1 lth day of July, 2000.
(~MAYOR
ATTEST: