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City attorney Chris Leven resigns; council begins search for replacement
Summary
Nederland's city attorney, Chris Leven, resigned and council members said they will begin a search for a replacement; Leven also served as city prosecutor and had contracts with several nearby cities, the mayor said.
The Nederland City Council announced that Chris Leven, the city attorney and prosecutor for Nederland, resigned effective the prior Friday, and the council said it will begin a search for a replacement.
Mayor Darby told the council that Leven sent an email to the council announcing his resignation. The mayor said Leven also served as city attorney or prosecutor in multiple neighboring municipalities. The council said it will move forward with recruitment and hoped to have a replacement by the next meeting, if possible.
Why it matters: The city attorney advises the council on legal and procedural matters; council members noted that legal guidance will be needed, including for matters like the EDC owner-financing proposal that council postponed for attorney review.
Ending: The council said it will advertise or otherwise conduct a search for a new city attorney and continue to rely on interim legal advice as needed until a permanent appointment is made.
