City Attorney

Responsibilities and Qualifications

The Wheat Ridge City Council shall appoint a city attorney to serve for an indefinite term at the pleasure of the council. The city attorney must:

• Be an attorney-at-law admitted to practice in Colorado. 
• Have at least five years experience in the practice of law. 

The City Attorney's responsibilities include:

• Serving as the legal representative of the City, representing the City in all cases and courts. 
• Acting as legal adviser to the Wheat Ridge City Council and other city officials in matters relating to their official powers or duties. 
  • Providing a copy of any written opinion to the Wheat Ridge City Clerk when such counsel is given. 
• Performing other duties as the council prescribes by ordinance or resolution. 

Staff, Facilities, and Special Counsel

The Wheat Ridge City Council:

• Provides the city attorney with assistants, facilities, and considerations as it deems necessary.
• Employs special counsel either on its own motion or on the city attorney's request.
• Establishes compensation for the city attorney, the city attorney's assistants, and special counsel.