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Process and prosecute forfeiture cases on behalf of Police Department. <br />The criminal prosecution attorney is required to be knowledgeable in a variety of legal <br />areas, including but not limited to: <br />• Criminal Prosecution <br />• Trial activity <br />• General municipal laws <br />• City Code issues <br />• General state and federal laws relating to prosecution matters <br />• General Government Data Practices <br />• Crime -Free Multi -Housing Program and enforcement Specific Responsibilities: <br />The criminal prosecution services that are required by the City and covered by a <br />fixed retainer fee include, but are not limited to, the following areas: <br />1. Meetings and/or telephone conversations with and advising City <br />Administrator and Police Chief, police officers and other authorized staff <br />on general criminal legal matters. <br />2. Research and submission of legal opinions on criminal legal matters <br />requested by City Administrator, Police Chief or other authorized staff; <br />availability to answer staff questions by telephone. <br />3. Legal consultation and general support for City Administrator and Police <br />Chief and other authorized staff on general criminal legal matters. <br />4. Provide a high level of customer service by responding in a prompt manner. <br />5. Prosecute all petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor and statutorily delegated <br />gross misdemeanor offenses committed within the corporate limits of the <br />City. This includes all such cases initiated by any law enforcement agency <br />and citizen complaints including, but not limited to, traffic violations, DUI <br />cases, theft, City Code violations and crime -free multi -housing <br />enforcement. <br />6. Provide advice, consultation and training where required to the City's Police <br />Department and to all other departments of the City in the interpretation and <br />enforcement of statutes, ordinances and investigations of violations in <br />connection with the prosecution of criminal cases. <br />7. Prepare criminal complaints where facts warrant. <br />8. Evaluate all cases where a plea of not guilty is entered and prosecute where <br />warranted. <br />9. Prepare appropriate pre-trial notices as required. <br />10. Seek such additional investigation as required. <br />11. Negotiate and enter plea bargains where deemed advisable. <br />12. Represent the City at all pre-trial motions. <br />2 <br />