Seattle (Wash.). Law Dept.

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Represents the city in all legal matters and litigation, provides legal advice and opinions to city departments and agencies, and is responsible for prosecuting violations of city ordinances in municipal court; position of city attorney est. 1875; 1890 city charter created the Law Department headed by the corporation counsel; title changed to city attorney 1977.

From the description of Correspondence, 1892-1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70925024

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creatorOf Seattle (Wash.). Law Dept. Correspondence, 1892-1977. Library of Congress
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correspondedWith Brown, James K. 1938- person
correspondedWith Calhoun, Scott, b. 1874 person
correspondedWith Donworth, George, b. 1861 person
correspondedWith Gilliam, Mitchell person
correspondedWith Humphrey, William E. 1862-1934 person
correspondedWith Scott, William T., d. 1908 person
correspondedWith Seattle (Wash.). City Attorney corporateBody
correspondedWith Seattle (Wash.). Corporation Counsel corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Washington (State)--Seattle
Subject
Municipal officials and employee
Public utilities
Refuse and refuse disposal
Water utilities
Zoning
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1892

Active 1977

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