| The
City Attorney,
appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the City Council,
is mandated to provide legal services to
the various
officials and departments of the City of Santa Ana. The powers
and duties of the City Attorney include appearing
in litigation
on behalf of the City and its officials; drafting all ordinances,
resolutions and contracts; and advising officials
and employees
on all matters of law pertaining to official duties. The
Santa Ana City Attorney is also empowered to
prosecute
violations of municipal and state law on behalf of the People
of the State of California.
PURPOSE
To advance the legal interests of the City through services exemplified by respect, integrity and professionalism.
VISION
To be a value-added resource to the City which contributes to the development and implementation of policies through the application of the highest quality legal skills and expertise.
GOALS
- Improve the quality and efficacy of our services through communication and outreach with our clients.
- Maintain a work environment fostering teamwork, excellence, and professional development.
- Remain knowledgeable regarding advances and developments in the law.
- Network within municipal law to further Santa Ana's interests.
The
Santa Ana
City
Attorney’s
Office is
composed
of 11
attorneys,
a senior
legal management
assistant,
2 paralegals
and 4
clerical
staff members.
The office
is divided
into three “work
groups” built
around particular
fields of
practice
or responsibility:
Administrative,
Development
Services,
and General
Counsel.
Administrative
Group
This
group is
composed
of the City
Attorney
and the Senior
Legal Management
Assistant. It is responsible
for all administrative
matters for
the Office
including
budget management,
contract
administration,
recruitment,
technology,
and automation.
Development
Services
Group
This
group provides
advisory
and litigation
services
to the various
departments,
agencies,
boards, and
commissions
of the City
whose focus
is development
and construction
including
the Planning & Building
Agency, Community
Development
Agency, and
the Public
Works Agency.
This group
is responsible
for the prosecution
of violations
of the Santa
Ana Municipal
Code.
General
Counsel Group
This
group is
responsible
for providing
a wide range
of legal
services
to all non-development
oriented
agencies,
boards and
commissions
of the City
such as the
Santa Ana
Police Department,
Management
and Finance
Services
Agency, Parks & Recreation,
and Personnel.
Additionally,
the General Counsel Group manages
all tort/civil
liability
litigation
and provides
support and
assistance
to the Risk
Management
Division.
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