HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 26-13420 - Resolution Approving the New Classification Specification for City AttorneyRESOLUTION NO. 26-13420
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
APPROVING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR CITY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, On March 31, 2026, the City Council expressed an interest in transitioning the
City Attorney role to a full-time, in-house attorney model and directed staff to develop an
appropriate City Attorney job specification; and
WHEREAS, the City of Campbell needs to create a new classification specification for City
Attorney; and
WHEREAS, The City Manager is required by Section 2.12.030 of the Campbell Municipal
code to prepare and submit to the City Council recommendations for the reorganization of
offices, departments, and positions which are considered to be in the best interest of
efficient, effective and economical conduct of the municipal services provided by the City,
and
WHEREAS, Section 3.0 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations requires the Personnel
Officer to maintain a classification plan including classification specifications,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Campbell does
hereby approve the new classification specification for City Attorney, attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July 2026, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Lopez, Hines, Scozzola, Bybee, Furtado
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
APPROVED:
Danie . FurtadoI '-Mayor
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CITY OF CAMPBELL
CITY ATTORNEY
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This is an executive classification that reports directly to the City Council, receives policy direction
from the City Council and consults with the City Manager to meet the legal needs of the City
administration. This classification is part of the City of Campbell executive team.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Typical duties include, but are not limited to:
• Provide legal counsel and opinions for the City Council, City boards, City commissions
and committees, City officials, and City staff in legal matters pertaining to City business,
• Defend and prosecute or, with the City Council's consent, contract for the defense and
prosecution of all civil actions and proceedings for and against the City, often in areas with
no clear precedent or legal authority;
• Represent and advise the City Council, City boards, City commissions and committees,
City officials, and City staff in all matters of law pertaining to City business,
• Attend City Council meetings, Planning Commission meetings, and other meetings
requested by the City Council or the City Manager, for the purpose of providing legal
advice and counsel on matters affecting the City;
• Draft and review necessary legal documents, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other
documents pertaining to City business,
• Examine and analyze court decisions and legislation to determine their effect upon the
City's municipal affairs,
• Prosecute criminal cases for violation of the City Municipal Code and state law, as
appropriate;
• Develop and direct the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, budget
and work standards for the City Attorney's Office,
• Plan, organize, administer, review, and evaluate the activities of professional, support and
contract staff,
• Respond to requests for information or complaints from the general public on legal issues
when not in conflict with the City Attorney's representation of the City; and
• Perform other related duties as required or requested by the City Council or the City
Manager.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience:
• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; and
• Seven (7) years of experience practicing law, five (5) years of which were spent practicing
municipal law, and increasingly responsible management experience including three
years of managing junior attorneys and support staff.
Knowledge of:
• Duties, powers, limitations, authority and organization of municipal government and the
City Attorney's Office,
• California Codes and legal principles and practices concerning civil, constitutional and
administrative law and procedure,
• Ordinances, statutes, and court decisions relating to municipal corporations,
• Established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to municipal activities;
• Principles and practices of public administration; and
• Basic principles of risk management.
Ability to:
• Analyze legal problems, issues, questions and other situations requiring legal
interpretation and provide recommended courses of action;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Coordinate legal programs and problems with the City Council, City boards, City
commissions and committees, City officials, and City staff,
• Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with the City Council, City boards,
City commissions and committees, City officials, City staff, court officials, and the general
public;
• Organize, interpret, and apply legal principles and precedents to local government
problems,
• Effectively formulate interpretations, analyzing and resolving legal issues and
recommending courses of action; and
• Effectively plan, organize, and direct the activities of the City Attorney's Office.
Possession of:
• Active membership in the State Bar of California.
Est. 07/2026