The City Attorney and staff are responsible for:

  • Providing legal advice and opinions to the Mayor, City Council, Commissions, Committees, and City Departments.
  • Representing and defending City Council, Employees, Commissions and Committees in litigation for their official acts not covered by insurance, land use matters, administrative agencies, workers' compensation claims, and other matters.
  • Initiation of legal actions as directed by City Council.
  • Preparation of or final approval over all ordinances, resolutions, orders and other documents requiring City Council approval.
  • Preparation or review of all city contracts and other legal documents to which the city is a party.
  • Preparation and publishing of revisions to the Newberg Municipal Code.