City Attorney
Our Mission
Provide prompt and efficient legal services to Council, Mayor, City Manager, all City Departments, Planning Commission, and Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Agency.
The Legal Department:
- Provides general counsel services;
- Performs legal research to inform City decision-making;
- Manages City compliance with the Oregon Public Records Law;
- Maintains and tracks the City’s active agreements;
- Drafts resolutions and ordinances implementing Council policy and Staff direction;
- Enforces The Dalles Municipal Code;
- Represents the City in administrative hearings and land use proceedings;
- Ensures the City’s compliance with the Oregon Public Meetings Law;
- Coordinates with the City’s insurer to manage the City’s legal defenses;
- Engages special counsel when necessary to protect the City’s interests;
- Negotiates real property transactions and other City dealings;
- Prepares deeds, easements, agreements, and other legal instruments;
- Reviews pending legislation and relevant judicial opinions to confirm the City’s legal currency; and Investigates complaints and liabilities impacting the City’s legal interests.
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