Legal Services
Overview
The Town Attorney is the legal official of the Town, responsible for providing legal advice to the Town Council and staff and for providing legal representation as needed to protect the Town’s interests. The Town Attorney is accountable directly to the Town Council.
Litigation resulting from property damage and similar claims against the Town is managed and accounted for through the Town’s self-insurance liability pool program, budgeted through the Insurance Fund.
Outside Services
Legal Services: General legal counsel includes day-to-day advice on matters such as land use, elections, nuisance abatements, open meeting laws, law enforcement, and the applicability of municipal ordinances, as well as state and federal laws. Legal expenses related to litigation are included in this category.
Personnel Legal Services: Costs for specialized human resources legal counsel have been moved to Human Resources within Administration and Finance.