The City Attorney is responsible for appearing in judicial, administrative and other legal actions; issuing legal opinions to city officers; drafting ordinances, bonds, and other legal documents; prosecuting ordinance violations in municipal court; and providing a full range of legal services to various City departments, boards, and entities.
Must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old on or before election day, a registered voter living in the jurisdiction identified on the nomination paper at least 30 days prior to the end of the nomination period. Must be qualified to practice in all the courts of the State of California, and must have been so qualified for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the first day upon which candidates for the office of the City Attorney are permitted to file nominating petitions for such office with the City Clerk.