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The Office of the City Attorney
John Russo, Oakland's first elected City Attorney, directs the Office
of the City Attorney. He was re-elected to a second, four-year term in
March 2004.
The Office of the City Attorney (OCA) provides legal counsel to the City
of Oakland, its employees, officers, agencies, boards and commissions.
In this capacity, the OCA drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts and
other legal documents requested by City officials and departments, reviews
the form and legality of all City contracts, and represents the City in
litigation matters.
Guiding Philosophy
Our guiding philosophy--law in the service of the public--shapes
our approach to delivering legal services. The law is a powerful tool
which we apply in an innovative and community-oriented manner to improve
the quality of life in Oakland. As a team we are committed to providing
professional legal services that are streamlined, efficient and accessible
to the residents of Oakland, to whom we are ultimately accountable.
Mission and Goals
Our mission is to:
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Provide the highest quality of legal services to the City of Oakland,
its employees, officers, agencies, boards and commissions
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Promote open government and accountability to the residents of Oakland
in accordance with the letter and spirit of the law
To fulfill this mission, we have established the following goals:
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Support Mayor, City Council and City Manager in achieving their goals
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Minimize public liability exposure and reduce claims through effective
advocacy and development of policies and training programs
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Respond efficiently to the legal needs of City Agencies and Departments
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Establish a Neighborhood Law Corps
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Provide the highest quality of legal services to the City of Oakland,
its employees, officers, agencies, boards and commissions
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Promote open government and accountability to the residents of Oakland
in accordance with the letter and spirit of the law
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