City Attorney
Responsibilities and Qualifications
Contact
Gerald Dahl
City Attorney
1530 16th St.
Suite 200
Denver,
CO
80202
Ph: (303) 493-6670
Fx: (303) 477-0965
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
The City Council shall appoint a City Attorney to serve for an indefinite term at the pleasure of the council. The City Attorney must:
- Be an attorney-at-law admitted to practice in Colorado
- Have at least five years experience in the practice of law
The City Attorney's responsibilities include:
- Serving as the legal representative of the City, representing the City in all cases and courts
- Acting as legal adviser to the City Council and other City officials in matters relating to their official powers or duties
- Providing a copy of any written opinion to the City Clerk when such counsel is given
- Performing other duties as the Council prescribes by ordinance or resolution
Staff, Facilities, and Special Counsel
The City Council:
- Provides the City Attorney with assistants, facilities, and considerations as it deems necessary
- Employs special counsel either on its own motion or on the City Attorney's request
- Establishes compensation for the City Attorney, the City Attorney's assistants, and special counsel
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