Description
The City of Chico invites interested full-service law firms and attorneys to submit written proposals to provide City Attorney services. The successful Proposer will be expected to provide a wide range of services to the City, including attending and representing the City's legal interests at City Council meetings, providing routine legal opinions and advice, and representing the City in litigation. The Proposer must be a licensed and active member of the California State Bar and have experience in municipal law. The proposal should include a detailed statement of understanding of the legal services to be provided, background and experience, approach to legal services, proposed attorney(s), rates and charges, and references.
• The City Attorney will be an independent contractor and will work closely with the City Council, City Manager, City Clerk, and City staff.
• The City seeks a City Attorney with demonstrated expertise and a proven track record of sophisticated legal acumen.
• The Proposer should have experience in designing, drafting, and updating Municipal Code sections and regulations, providing support to staff and the Council during public meetings, and possessing a solid foundational expertise in municipal structure.
• The Proposer should also have experience in land use regulations, environmental law, administrative law, and other areas of municipal law.
• The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to request additional information concerning any proposal for purposes of clarification.