HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 93-125RESOLUTION NO. 93-125
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES
FOR DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY POSITION
RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the job
specifications, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Council hereby approves the following
salary ranges for the Deputy City Attorney position:
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
MONTHLY SALARY RANGES
A
B
C
D
E
I $3,000
$3,150
$3,307
$3,473
$3,647
II $3,647
$3,829
$4,020
$4,221
$4,432
Dated: October 6, 1993
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 93-125 was passed and
adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held October 6,
1993 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Mann, Sieglock, Snider,
and Pennino (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
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J fifer DI) Perrin
City Clerk
RES93125/TXTA.02J
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CITY OF LODI
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I/II
DEFINITION:
October 6, 1993
Under general supervision of the City Attorney, performs civil legal work of a routine to
complex nature in representing the City and providing advice and counsel to City staff,
boards and commissions; performs related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a flexible class, in which incumbents may be assigned to either the I or II level
depending upon experience and proficiency gained involving all aspects of the municipal
function. The work may be related to any number of civil areas and may include providing
legal services for one or more City departments and their associated elected or appointed
boards and commissions. Involvement in formal litigation, discretionary powers and
overseeing efforts of other staff or contract employees will be progressive. The incumbent is
fully capable of working independently in any number of areas of municipal law. While
expertise may be gained in specific areas of law, incumbents may direct or assist in legal
matters in any area of municipal law. It involves the responsibility for major areas of City
legal matters and may involve acting as the City Attorney on a relief basis.
0 SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives general direction from the City Attorney,
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Advises City departments concerning the respective duties, powers, functions and
obligations.
Researches legal problems and prepares opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases,
permits and other legal documents.
Represents the City in court cases encompassing a wide variety of civil and criminal subject
matters, including all phases of pretrial, trial, and appellate work.
Represents the City in administrative hearings before City boards and commissions, and state
and federal agencies.
Attends meetings of City boards and commissions as assigned.
Investigates and prepares reports on claims against the City.
Maintains records and compiles reports of work performed.
Monitors legal developments, including proposed legislation and court decisions; evaluates
impact on City operations and recommends appropriate action.
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CITY OF LODI
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I/II
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Civil and administrative procedure.
Pleading and practice and effective techniques in the presentation of court cases.
Judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
Principles, methods, and techniques of legal research and investigation.
Responsibilities and obligations of public officials and administrative agencies.
Municipal government organization structure and functional responsibilities.
State and federal laws and constitutional provisions affecting municipal operations.
Ability to:
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Define issues, performing legal research, analyzing problems, evaluate alternatives in making
sound recommendations.
Present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically.
Exercise sound and independent judgement within general policy guidelines and legal
parameters.
Interpret state and federal laws and constitutional provisions affecting municipal operations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of
work.
Represent the City effectively in hearings, courts of law, and meetings with others.
Prepare clear, concise, and legally sufficient resolutions, ordinances, contracts, leases,
permits, reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the
required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination is:
Education:
A 7uris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or
the California Bar Association.
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CITY OF LODI
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I/II
Experience:
Deputy City Attorney I: No experience is required.
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Deputy City Attorney II: Three (3) years increasingly responsible experience in the practice
of civil or municipal law.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of an appropriate, valid Driver's License from the California Department of
Motor Vehicles.
Must be a current member in good standing of the California State Bar Association.
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