City Attorney's Office
  | Paul S. Stuart
City Attorney
Phone: (954) 973-6797 |
The law is an important tool that can be applied innovatively and
in a community-oriented manner to improve the quality of life in Coconut Creek.
The City Attorney's Office provides legal counsel to the City, its
employees, officers, agencies, and boards and commissions. This office also drafts
ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other legal documents requested by City officials
and departments, reviews the form and legality of all City contracts, and represents
the City in litigation matters. Responsibilities
| • | Representing the City in legal proceedings | | • | Providing advice or written opinions to any officer, department head, board, commission or other
unit of local government | | • | Making recommendations to the City Commission for or against the settlement or dismissal of legal
proceedings | | • | Approving as to form all surety bonds, contracts and ordinances | | • | Examining and approving title to all real property to be acquired by the City | | • | Preparing reviews annually and making available to the public a codification of ordinances of
the City | | • | Investigating, evaluating and recommending disposition of all claims made against the City |
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