Town Counsel
The Town Counsel is
assigned by the First Selectman. The Town Counsel is
responsible for all legal matters for the Town of Seymour.
The Town Counsel appears for and protects the rights of the Town
in all actions, suits, or proceedings brought by or against the
Town or any of its officers and agencies before any court,
tribunal, agency or other body where it is for the best interest
of the Town to have legal representation.
The Town Counsel is the legal
advisor to the First Selectman and the Board of Selectmen, and
as such advisor attends meetings of the Board of Selectmen, Town
Meetings, Annual Town Meetings and other meetings as the First
Selectman shall designate.
The Town Counsel reviews all proposed ordinances, contracts, and
other instruments submitted by the Board of Selectmen. He
reviews the matters to be presented at all Town Meetings in
advance of the meetings in order to assure the orderly
disposition of the business at the meeting.
The Town Counsel shall have the power, with the approval to the
Board of Selectmen, to compromise or settle any claims by or
against the Town.
Any other officer or the chairman of any other board may request
that Town Counsel, upon approval by the First Selectman, appear
at a meeting or render a written opinion on any matter
concerning the Town.
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Contact |
Contact:
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Colleen Fries
Town Counsel
Steve Kulas
Special Counsel |
Location:
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Town Hall
1 First Street
Seymour, CT 06483
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Hours:
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8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Monday through Thursday |
Telephone:
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(203) 888-2511 |
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