DATE: September 12, 2019
TO: Personnel Commission
FROM: Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT
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New Job Description for Senior Assistant City Attorney
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Personnel Commission reviews and comments on the new job description for the position of Senior Assistant City Attorney to ensure that employment standards are job-related, including supervision exercised, education, special requirements, and experience.
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SUMMARY
The Senior Assistant City Attorney is a new classification, created to provide a wide range of professional legal services to all City departments, the City Council, and various boards and commissions. This position directs the work of a division, and assists with the planning, direction, and supervision in the Office of the City Attorney. The City Attorney’s Office serves as corporate counsel and legal adviser to the City Council, City Manager, and staff in their official capacities. Over the last few years, there has been a steady increase in claims and litigation and the recent implementation of new technology which is expected to increase public records requests.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Senior Assistant City Attorney Job Description
Attachment III City Attorney’s Office Org Chart