TOWN OF ENFIELD
ANNUAL BUDGET
FUNCTION: DEPT/AGENCY: ACTIVITY: CODE:
General Fund Judicial Town Attorney 1300
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07
PROGRAM SUMMARY ACTUAL BUDGET REVISED PROPOSED ADOPTED
0100 Personal Services - Salaries 254,640 260,413 275,288 264,610 276,245
0300 Purchased Prof. & Technical 37,393 25,000 30,345 25,000 25,000
0400 Purchased Property Services 166 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
0500 Other Purchased Services 1,817 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
0600 Supplies/Materials 5,325 6,725 6,725 6,725 6,725
0800 Other Objects 1,780 7,800 7,800 7,800 7,800
__________________________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
PROGRAM TOTAL 301,121 304,488 324,708 308,685 320,320
PROGRAM INFORMATION & DATA:
The Town Attorney acts as the legal advisor to the Town Council, the Town
Manager, department and division heads, in all matters relating to their
official duties. The Town Attorney advises as to the legal implications of
contemplated policy and administrative decisions, and represents the Town in
legal proceedings in which it may have an interest.
DEPARTMENT GOALS:
To continue to provide preventative and proactive counsel to Town Officials,
agencies, boards, commissions, the Town Manager and Town staff.
Strive to protect and preserve the Town's legal interests through various means,
among them:
a. research and write legal opinions; review and draft ordinances, contracts,
agreements and other documents;
b. vigorously and successfully represent and defend the Town's interests in
litigation, claims, arbitration and similar proceedings;
c. oversee and facilitate property acquisitions, sales and condemnations;
d. safeguard and limit the Town's liability; expedite and accelerate resolution
of dormant cases.