Main Functions
Legal Counsel: The legal department guides staff by providing legal advice related to land use, response to crime, public works and other public contracts, risk and policy analysis and general legal counsel related to City business.
Negotiating for the City: The city attorneys represent the City in lawsuits, code enforcement actions, real estate transactions, contract negotiations and pivotal partnerships like the White River Restoration Project and public utility franchises.
Council Meetings: The City Clerk is responsible for coordinating, preparing and distributing all council meeting agendas and packets, publishing public notices related to Council business, helping the mayor with effective and efficient meeting management, and preparing minutes that accurately document each meeting.
Prosecution and Victim Assistance: Not only is the legal department responsible for the criminal prosecution of all misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors committed in Sumner, but the City’s Domestic Violence Victim Advocate also assists victims with navigating the criminal and civil court processes and connects victims with vital safety, housing and domestic violence resources.
Public Records: Legal assists with policy development and process implementation for all public record processing, including timely public record request responses, record retention and destruction in accordance with state law, and record archival.
Budget Summary
Coming soon!