R-12-46 RESOLUTION NO. R-12-46
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:
1. Requests for legal services, other than routine or explanatory information, by a City
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, City Council members may contact the City Attorney directly.
2. Legal services for boards, commission 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 City Council information of such
requests.
Adopted this 3rd day of July 2012.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows:
VOTE:
Councilman DeMarco Aye
Councilman Drummond Aye
Councilman Greenfield Aye
Councilman Meyer Aye
Councilmember Schmidt Aye
Councilman Stombres Aye