City Attorney

Duties

Appointed by the City Council to serve as the city’s legal advisor, the City Attorney is responsible for providing legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, and city staff; preparing legal opinions; reviewing and drafting of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents; enforcing violations of the Municipal Code; and defending lawsuits against the city and its officials and staff.

The City of Menifee contracts with the law firm of Rutan & Tucker for City Attorney services.