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The Legal Services Division of the Village Board represents the majority of the legal services costs projected to be incurred. This Division is responsible for providing legal counsel and support to the Village relative to Board procedures as well as all operational legal matters. This Division includes the Corporation Counsel as well as other contractual legal services addressing those issues related to Personnel, contract negotiations, housing code violations, prosecutions, and ethics consultations.

Major Service Activities
Provide legal guidance to the Village Board; attend meetings and answer questions relative to Board procedures and issues relating to the specific area of representation.
Draft and review all contracts, legal opinions, intergovernmental agreements, and ordinances and resolutions relating to the specific area of representation.
Provide advice and consultation regarding legal issues to Village Staff in the operating Departments.