(a) The civil branch of the Department of Law shall contain a Legislative Service Division. The Director of Law shall appoint and fix the compensation of attorneys and other technical, professional and clerical staff necessary to perform the duties of the Legislative Service Division. The Director of Law shall report directly to City Council on matters involving the Legislative Service Division.
(b) The Legislative Service Division shall, in conjunction with City Council staff, provide the following legal services at the request of the Council President, any City Council Committee, or any member of City Council:
(1) Assist and cooperate with any City Council Committee;
(2) Prepare legislation;
(3) Provide impartial and accurate information and reports on legislative issues in accordance with the Rules of Council;
(4) Educate City Council members on community development block grant policies and issues and assist City Council members in utilizing funds, including, community development block grant and neighborhood equity funds;
(5) Advise members on the effects of ordinances and resolutions; and
(6) Any other legal duties as requested.
(c) The Legislative Service Division shall be provided with adequate office space in the Law Department for its operation.
(Ord. No. 1484-A-01. Passed 2-4-02, eff. 2-13-02)