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City Attorney
MISSION STATEMENT
Respond in a proactive manner to developing legal issues and effectively represent
the City's interests in administrative proceedings, litigation, contract matters,
eminent domain matters, and all legal matters for which the City Attorney's
Office bears responsibility.
The City Attorney staff cannot advise citizens on individual legal rights.
DEPARTMENT MANDATES
To review all Committee, Board and Commission reports
submitted to the Common Council and prepare necessary Resolutions for
action by the Common Council.
To construct additions and changes to the Municipal
Code as directed by the Common Council with due regard for legal and
ethical obligations.
To advise and/or counsel all Committees, Boards, Commissions,
Administrators and agents of the City on proceedings and issues with
due regard for legal and ethical obligations.
To represent or coordinate representation
of the corporate body of the City of Racine in all legal proceedings,
whether
at the federal level, state level, local level, administrative level,
regulatory level, or before other bodies having jurisdiction.
STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENT VALUES
The City Attorney's Office shall provide
effective legal representation to its client-- the corporate body of
the City of Racine.
To serve the members of the general public in a manner that does
not conflict with the best interests of the City of Racine.
To treat all persons in a dignified and respectful manner without
discrimination and without regard to economic or political status.
You may contact the office at:
City Attorney's Office
City Hall 730 Washington Avenue
Racine, WI. 53403
Phone:
(262) 636-9115
Office Hours: M-F
(8:00 - 11:55 a.m. and 1:00-4:55 p.m.)
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