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Commission reopens question of independent legal counsel; city attorney says office represents the city
Summary
Commissioners asked whether the commission should have an independent legal adviser for legislative matters. City Attorney Kimberly Rothenberg said the charter establishes the city attorney as counsel for the city and that commissioners may seek outside opinions but the city attorney's opinion governs city operations.
Several commissioners raised a recurring proposal to have an independent legal counsel available to the commission for legislative advice separate from the city attorney's office.
Commission President Peduzzi and Commissioner Warren said they wanted to explore whether the commission could fund and retain a legal adviser who would provide an additional, independent legal opinion on some matters. Commissioner Warren…
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