19980707 r-98-41RESOLUTION NO. R-98-41
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.
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 7th day of duly ., 1998.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
,City Clerk (Acting) (J