City of Santa Clara City Attorney Evaluation APRIL2000

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1 City of Santa Clara City Attorney Evaluation APRIL2000 The following form is designed for each member of the City Council to 1) complete an evaluation of the City Attorney's performance for the past year in a number of categories and 2) develop goals and expectations for the coming year. The form has two sections. The first addresses performance in five categories over the past year. At the end of this section is an overall rating of performance and a space for comments relating to any of the five groups of performance. The second section contains space for development of the goals and objectives for the coming year. L Rating of Past Performance The performance of the City Attorney is to be rated by circling the appropriate number for each characteristic of performance indicated. Each characteristic has five (5) levels of evaluation available as follows: I= Unacceptable Performance in the specific category listed 2= Improvement Needed in the specific category listed 3= Acceptable Performance in the specific category listed 4= Generally Exceeds Expectations in the specific category listed 5= Exceptional Performance in the specific category listed The characteristics are grouped with an overall rating for the group using the same number system provided above. At the end of the section is an overall rating for the performance of the City Attorney which is to encompass all the characteristics and groupmgs. A. Working with the City Council I. Provides the Council with accurate and timely information; provides information aiding the decisionmaking process; alerts the City Council of legal developments and potential legal problems Provides information equally to all members Engenders confidence of the Council for legal issues and working knowledge of the law as it applies to City issues and operations I

2 4. Shows loyalty and respect for Council and their opinions individually and as a group I Demonstrates sound and mature judgement in recommendations and decisions I Knows when to follow the lead of Council and be supportive and when to take the point on an issue I Group A Rating I B. Working with City Attorney staff I. Generates enthusiasm and confidence among the other attorneys and from support staff in a way which provides them with challenges I Distributes the workload to ensure that work is completed in a timely and competent manner I Provides opportunities for personal growth of staff members through special training and assignments I Performs periodic individual evaluations of staff as part of professional development and an overall evaluation of work being completed I Group B Rating I c. Working with other City staff, commissions and public I. Provides accurate and timely information in response to requests for assistance I Plans and organizes the work of the City Attorney's Office in an effective manner to accommodate the needs of the the City and its organization Provides reasoned, sound direction for implementation of City policies and programs I

3 4. Acts as a member of the City team in the development of policy recommendations with an approach of meeting the City Council desires Engenders a strong customer service ethic in the City Attorney's work with the City staff, commissions and public Group C Rating I D. Professional and Ethical Standards 1. Maintains highest standards of professional and ethical conduct and honesty throughout the organization Deals with ethical problems in a forthright manner Respects confidences Assures the legal aspects of City Council policy are implemented and applied in a fair and even-handed manner Strives to enhance legal knowledge and skills, keeping aware of current developments, writings and research in the legal field and related areas I Group D Rating I E. Quality of Work I. Provides professional staff recommendations with appropriate summaries of materials; provides well prepared, effective legal presentations In presenting the City Council and City Manger with legal advice, identifies policy options and alternatives I Achieves the goals and expectations of the Council I Anticipates future legal needs of the City and develops plans to meet them Makes good use of outside counsel in completing the City's business

4 Group E Rating F. OVERALL RATING FOR ALL GROUPS

5 Comments (can relate to any of the groups or characteristics) II. Goals for the Coming Year List the goals you would like the City Attorney to achieve in the coming year (can include personal, professional, staff related, etc.)

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