Salt Lake City (Utah). City Attorney
Entity: 1002
Entity Type: Municipality
Abstract
The purpose of the Attorney's Office is to provide quality and timely legal counsel to Salt Lake City, including the City Council and Mayor. In fulfilling its purpose, the Office defends the interests of the City through preventative law and vigorous and professional litigation, when required.
Biography/History Notes
"The Office provides the City with legal advice necessary for making sound legislative and administrative decisions. In addition, the Office prosecutes persons and organizations charged with violations of City ordinances insuring justice, public protections and compliance with the law." (Source: Office of the Salt Lake City Attorney web site, http://www.ci.slc.ut.us/government/attorneyoffice.html.)