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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-10-11 204-S ORDER204-8 Introduced by Councilor Ranlett, Oct. ll, 1965 q CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE) @rbrrt Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan of the _. __. City of Bangor By City Cm of 04 ofBywyor: ORDERED, TUT the Classification and Compensation Plan of the City of Bangor as amended, be and Is hereby further amended as follows: By the Inclusion of the following new job title and pay range: Class Pay Step Step Step Step Step Code Class Title Range A B C D E 086 Assistant City Solicitor - - 96.00 (flat rate) And by the inclusion of the job specifications attached. R_CEIVED 1955 CCT -7 IA 9:10 CITY CLERK'S OFFICE cr 04"c, PIINF IN CITY CW IL Cot, ll, 1965 PASS® zas ORDER Tlae, Anen g Cmp & Class Plan - Asst. ......... �......................... City Solicitor ................................... Introduced and filed by Y— Cppneilman ME ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR DEFINITION This is professional legal work in furnishing counsel to the city government. The employee assists the City Solicitor in the performance of his duties as legal representative of all municipal legislative and administrative officials and in a wide variety of legal duties related to the operation of the city government. Although emphasis in the work is upon legal advice to departments and officials, the work also Involves responsibility for civil and criminal litigation in which the city is involved, and for the preparation of opinions, ordinances, and resolutions. Duties require the exercise of considerable Independent judgment and knowledge of the law, and is subject to only general administrative and judicial review. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED (My one position may not Include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) Prepares and drafts ordinances, contracts, and related legal documents. Advises legislative and administrative officials of the city on legal matters and requirements. Prosecutes violation of local and state laws as required. Renders opinions concerning the legality of contracts, bond issues, and other municipal matters. Prepares briefs for court cases, and in the absence of the City Solicitor represents the city in all cases where the city is Involved. Attends council meetings In the absence of the City Solicitor, and renders legal advice upon request. Performs related work as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Extensive knowledge of the principles and procedures of civil and criminal law, especially as they relate to municipal government and the ability to apply this knowledge to varied legal problems. Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of legal research. Considerable knowledge of local ordinances and of state and federal laws and constitutional provisions affecting municipal operations. Working knowledge of municipal government structure and operations and the relationship to other public jurisdictions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials and employees of the city, courts, officials of other governmental Jurisdictions, and the general public. Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and precedents concerned in cases and skill in court presentation and other hearings. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Extensive experience in professional legal work including experience in dealing with municipal legal problems; and graduation from a recognized school of law.