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Rock Springs city attorney says much of legal work happens 'behind the scenes'
Summary
Rick Beckwith, Rock Springs city attorney, described the office’s responsibilities — drafting and enforcing ordinances, reviewing and creating contracts, pursuing civil litigation, handling administrative hearings and advising elected officials and department heads — noting much of the work is not visible to residents.
At a meeting of the Rock Springs City Council, Rick Beckwith, the city attorney, described the legal department’s routine responsibilities and told residents that much of the office’s work happens behind the scenes.
Beckwith said his office’s role is established by ordinance and listed core duties: "My position is defined by ordinance, and one of the things that I'm supposed to do is to draft all of the ordinances, to review all of the contracts, to…
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