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City Attorney Search Committee Update

Original title: City Attorney Search Update – (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) Two or more members of the City Attorney Search Committee may be present and participate in the discussion of this item at this meeting

Record date · September 16, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is scheduled to receive an update regarding the search for a new City Attorney. The discussion involves members of the City Attorney Search Committee and covers Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Why it matters

The City Attorney provides legal counsel for city operations and policy, and this meeting marks a step in the process of selecting the person who will hold this position.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City Attorney Search Committee

Members are participating in the public discussion regarding the search process.

Directly affected

Residents of Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4

The search process for the city's legal counsel is being conducted for these specific districts.

Key Facts

The City Council will discuss the status of the City Attorney search process.
The search process encompasses Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Two or more members of the City Attorney Search Committee are authorized to attend and participate in this specific meeting.
The agenda item is filed under number 25-0908.

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The item was introduced on September 3, 2025.
The current status of the file is 'Agenda Ready'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this meeting item?

It is an update on the progress of finding a new City Attorney.

Who is involved in the search?

The City Attorney Search Committee and the Human Resources department are managing the process.

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Recent Introduction

The item was introduced on September 3, 2025, indicating a very recent start to this specific agenda cycle.

25-0908

Connected Entities

Human Resources, City Attorney Search Committee

OrganizationHuman Resources“The department overseeing the search process.”Map →

OrganizationCity Attorney Search Committee“The committee responsible for managing the search process for the new City Attor”Map →

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