LEGAL DIVISION
Additional information about the Town Attorney’s Office may be obtained by calling Chris Simpson, Town Attorney, at (919) 469-4008 or by writing the Town’s website at www.townofcary.org.
The mission of the Legal Department is to serve as the primary legal advisor to the Town’s elected officials, employees and Boards and Commissions on matters of public business. The Legal Department cannot provide legal advice or representation to citizens on any matter.
TOWN OF
Town Focus Areas
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Focus Area I:
Community Planning
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Focus Area II:
Infrastructure
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Focus Area III:
Financial Condition
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Focus Area IV: Municipal Services |
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Town Goals
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Achieve a well-planned community using innovative
and proactive planning approaches and techniques.
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Ensure that roads, water and wastewater facilities,
parks, and other infrastructure exists for the existing citizens and for the
future needs identified in the comprehensive plan.
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Achieve a stable and strong financial position by
accurately estimating, prudently allocating, and managing financial
resources.
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Achieve a high level of service to the citizens in a
prompt, reliable, responsive, and cost-effective manner. |
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Town Initiatives
(pages 2 and 3 of this
document contain full descriptions of each Town Initiative) |
Growth Management
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Housing Program
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Comprehensive Planning
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Land Use Plan
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Environmental Concerns
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Infrastructure and Level of Service
Standards
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Fiscal Plan
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Water, Wastewater, Transportation
Infrastructure
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Broad Band Technology Services
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Long Term Financial Plan
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Performance Measurement
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Short Term Financial Planning
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Review Operations
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Cost Consciousness and Sustained
Service Provision
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Public Involvement
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Departmental Goals and Initiatives |
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DEPARTMENTAL GOALS AND
INITIATIVES
1. Include a wide range of legal matters such as litigation, real estate transactions, personnel matters, drafting legal documents and Town ordinances, voter approval of and issuance of general obligation bonds, workers compensation claims, claims by private citizens against the Town, enforcement of Town regulations, drafting and reviewing contracts, and franchising of cable television.
2. Town attorney serves as legal counsel for Town Council, Town Manager, Town staff and various Boards, Commissions and Committees and attends all Council meetings, Planning and Zoning Board meetings, and Board of Adjustment meetings.
KEY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
· Review ordinances drafted by other departments within thirty days of receipt.
· Review contracts for the correct format within five working days of receipt.
· Prepare all legal documents required of Town Attorney’s office for litigation within time frame designated by court.
· Record and file all legal documents with the court within time frame designated by State statute.
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Actual FY 2007 |
Estimated |
Projected |
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% ordinances reviewed within time frame |
99% |
99% |
99% |
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% contracts reviewed within time frame |
99% |
99% |
99% |
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% legal documents submitted within time frame designated by court |
100% |
100% |
100% |
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% documents recorded and filed within time frame of state statute |
100% |
100% |
100% |
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Actual |
Estimated FY 2008 |
Projected |
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*Meetings attended |
50 |
50 |
50 |
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Contracts reviewed or written |
250 |
250 |
250 |
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**Ordinances reviewed or written |
30 |
30 |
30 |
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***Land acquisitions |
400 |
400 |
400 |
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Enforcement cases |
25 |
50 |
50 |
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Board of Adjustment (BOA) cases |
5 |
5 |
5 |
* Town Council meetings,
Planning and Zoning Board meetings, Board of Adjustment, Special Sessions, and
Work Sessions only – does not include
meetings with staff, citizens, attorneys, or committees.
** Ordinances were less in FY 2004 because they were being
held to be a part of a completely recodified code.
*** Includes easements
beginning with FY 2005
ACTIVITY HISTORY
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Fund Number: 10-4140 |
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Activity
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Actual FY 2005 |
Actual FY 2006 |
Actual FY 2007 |
Estimated
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Budget FY 2009 |
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Personnel Services |
$343,029 |
$299,429 |
$315,378 |
$330,665 |
$339,373 |
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Operations and Maintenance |
$73,068 |
$150,755 |
$190,816 |
$231,684 |
$240,304 |
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Capital Outlay |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total |
$416,097 |
$450,184 |
$506,194 |
$562,349 |
$579,677 |
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Authorized FTEs |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
No significant service changes are planned for FY 2009.