HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 215-92RESOLUTION NO.
215-92
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 90-92 SETTING SALARIES AND
RELATED BENEFITS FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE GENERAL
SUPERVISORY, POLICE SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT UNITS
(CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY).
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 90-92 set salaries and related
benefits for officers and employees of the General Supervisory,
Police Supervisory and Management Units of the City, the City
desires to make amendment thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Bakersfield that effective November 18, 1992, the Salary Schedule,
a part of Resolution No. 90-92 is hereby amended as follows:
1. Resolution No. 90-92 is hereby amended
following class title to the Management Unit:
809 D Chief Assistant City Attornev
by adding the
30.441 31.964 33.563 35.242 37.005
2435.28 2557.12 2685.04 2819.36 2960.40
5296.73 5561.74 5839.96 6132.11 6438.87
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and
adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular
meeting thereof held on N0¥ 1R~2 , by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMSERS: EDWARDS, OeMONO, SMITH, 8RUNNI, PETERSON, McOERMOTT, SALVAGGIO
NOES: COUNCILMEMB~,rts: A/one
ASSE~T [;OUNCILME MSERSi k.~ ,'~n e
~STAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS' ~o~
CITY CLERK and EX OFFICIO CLERK of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED
CLARENCE E. MEDDERS
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
LAWRENCE M. LUNAR~INI ] ' '
CITY ATTORNEY of the City of Bakersfield
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CLASS SPECIFICATION: 809
UNIT: MANAGEMENT
EEO4: OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATORS
CLASS TITLE: CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
CLASS SUMMARY:
Under general direction, acts for the City Attorney in his/her absence; performs civil and
criminal legal work in representing the City and providing advice and counsel to City
staff, Boards and Commissions; conducts legal research and drafts legal documents;
performs related work as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of all positions in the
class. They are descriptive, not limiting.
Essential Duties
Assists the City Attorney in planning, organizing and managing the operations of the City
Attorney's Office; supervises professional and clerical staff by allocating and coordinating
legal service activity within the department; assists in the selection of department
personnel; assists in the preparation of department budget; acts for the City Attorney in
his/her absence; acts as legal advisor to assigned City departments concerning their
respective duties, powers, functions and obligations; researches legal issues and
statutory and case law and drafts and reviews opinions, ordinances, resolutions,
contracts, leases, permits and other legal documents; supervises the prosecution for
violations of City or state laws under the jurisdiction of the City; represents the City in
court cases encompassing a variety of subject matter, including performing all phases
of pretrial, trial and appellate work; represents the City in administrative hearings before
City Boards and Commissions and state and federal agencies; prosecutes litigation
where the City is plaintiff; assists other attorneys in all phases of legal work; attends
meetings o~ the City Council, boards and commissions in the absence of the City
Attorney; or as requested by the City Attorney; recommends selection of consultants;
monitors and prepares comments on proposed federal and state legislation and
regulation; answers correspondence and public inquiries on legal matters related to City
business; may conduct criminal prosecutions for the City and/or other agencies as
required.
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CLASS TITLE: CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This position is distinguished from Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney in
that the Chief Assistant City Attorney will supervise the Assistant City Attorneys and
Deputy City Attorneys. It is distinguished from the City Attorney in that the City Attorney
is the ultimate authority for the City Attorney's Office.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:
Knowledcle of
Principles of management and supervision; principles and procedures of civil,
criminal and administrative law, especially as they relate to municipal
governments; pleading and practices and effective techniques in the presentation
of court cases; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; principles, methods and
techniques of legal research and investigation; responsibilities and obligations of
public officials and administrative agencies; municipal government organization,
structure and functional responsibilities; the Brown Act, the Fair Political Practices
ACt and other state laws and court cases applicable to municipalities and public
bodies.
Ability to:
Direct and monitor the performance of office employees; define issues, perform
legal research, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound
conclusions and recommendations; present statements of fact, law and argument
clearly and logically; exercise sound, independent judgment within general policy
guidelines and legal parameters; interpret state and federal laws, regulations,
legislation and constitutional provisions affecting municipal operations; establish
and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work; represent the City effectively in hearings, courts of law and meetings;
prepare clear, concise and competent resolutions, ordinances, contracts, leases,
perm!ts, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
ORIGINAL
CLASS TITLE: CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
Trainina and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is:
A minimum of six years experience in the practice of civil and criminal law and
litigation defense, preferably in a municipal setting, including three years of
supervisory, management or administrative experience.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California Driver's License, Class C
Active member of the California State Bar Association
Physical Conditions or Special WorkinCl Conditions:
Standard office environment and working conditions.
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: August 18, 1992
Approved by the City Council:
MISC\CHF-ASST.ATY
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