Legal Division



Office Hours:
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Monday through Friday

Phone: 603.516.6520
Fax: 603.516.6523

Contact:
Allan B. Krans, City Attorney: click here
Joanna Dowaliby, Legal Assistant: click here

The Legal Division is a division of the Executive Department. The mission of the Legal Division is to provide quality, efficient timely and cost effective legal services, advocacy and advice to the City Manager, City Council and City Departments. Proactive legal services are grounded in research of the cases, laws and regulations and seek to keep all recipients informed of developments in the law.

Major Service Responsibilities of the Legal Division


** Represent and advocate for the City and all departments in the District/Superior Courts in matters not covered by insurance, including enforcement actions and collections.
** Draft resolutions and ordinances.

** Update the City Manager, City Council, Department Heads and Boards, Commission and Committee members on legislation and recent legal decisions.

** Draft and review contracts, deeds, leases and other documents.

** Conduct legal research.

** Render legal opinions.

** Attend City Council meetings.

** Assist Boards, Commissions and Committees with procedures and laws.