City of Pittsburgh - File #: 2006-0686

• File #: 2006-0686
• Version: 1
• Type: Proclamation
• Status: Died due to expiration of legislative council session
• File created: 8/1/2006
• In control: City Council
• Final action: 12/31/2007
• Title: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, will hereby exercise its power under Home Rule Charter Section 310 (a) and retain an independent attorney on an as needed basis providing that each use of this attorney has been approved by the body.
• Sponsors: Tonya D. Payne
• Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MS. PAYNE

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/1/2006	1	City Council	Held in Council	Pass

Body

Whereas, under the City of Pittsburgh's Home Rule Charter Section 310. Powers of Council, Council shall have the power (a) "to employ or retain…an attorney qualified to practice law before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, who may act as legal advisor to council, and may represent council as a body in legal proceedings…."

Whereas, it has become evident in recent events that it is necessary for City Council to retain an attorney to perform its duties properly; and,

Whereas, it is also necessary to have representation for the Council body to assist in defining its role in City processes, conducting investigations of City issues, reviewing of legislative initiatives, and clarifying parliamentary and other legal matters that come before City Council from time to time.

Title

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, will hereby exercise its power under Home Rule Charter Section 310 (a) and retain an independent attorney on an as needed basis providing that each use of this attorney has been approved by the body.