The Legal Department provides legal advice to the Mayor, City Administrator, City Council, and all other Departments on City matters. The Legal Department represents the City in litigation, prosecutes ordinance violations, collects delinquent bills and tax assessments, reviews contracts, prepares ordinances, resolutions and agreements, prepares and publishes the City Code, negotiates major contracts, acts as a liaison between the City and other public bodies, manages juvenile diversion programs, monitors legislative bills, attends all council meetings, and advises on parliamentary procedures.