Department Functions / Responsibilities:

The Legal Department serves as legal advisor to all City Departments, the City Council, and the Mayor.

• The Legal Department represents the City of Decatur at City board meetings as needed.
• The Legal Department is responsible for the prosecution of cases in Decatur Municipal Court and any appeal of those cases to the Circuit Court.
• Additional duties include the drafting and review of City ordinances; regulations and resolutions; attending all City Council meetings; handling claims against the City; and the review of general legal affairs of the City.

Assistant City Attorney:
Wayne K. Alexander, Jr.
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Assistant City Attorney:
Ruth Priest
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Prosecutor:
S. Nicole Davis
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Executive Legal Assistant:
Kristi Duran
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