The City Solicitor is the Director of the Department of Law. The department is divided into six primary functions:
The Development and Environment Section provides all required legal services to the Departments of Economic Development, Parks, Recreation, Health, Purchasing, the Regional Computer Center, City Planning, Buildings and Inspections, the Office of Environmental Manager and the Office of Contract Compliance and Investigations. It handles general legal matters for the City related to real estate acquisition and disposition.
The section also provides legislation, legal advice and counsel to City Council and all of the City departments regarding environmental and utility matters, and is responsible for coordination of energy related matters before administrative agencies such as the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
The Civil Litigation Section represents the City in all civil litigation in Federal and State Courts, defends against and prosecutes claims on behalf of the City, provides representation at various hearings and appeals of denial of public vehicle licenses, and processes Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Ohio Civil Rights Commission charges against all City departments.
The Administration Section provides all non-attorney support services to the department including clerical, personnel, claims, assessment, and budget matters. The Real Estate Services Section is responsible for the acquisition, disposal, and property management of all City owned or leased real property. The Relocation Section is responsible for administering the City programs on code enforcement, family and business relocation.
