Jacksonville City Attorney
John Carter serves as the City Attorney for the City of Jacksonville, a post he has been involved with for more than 25 years.
Duties
Responsibilities of the City Attorney include:
- Providing legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, Boards and Commissions, and City departments
- Representing the City and its officers in civil cases
- Preparing the legislative program for City Council
- Drafting and approving legal opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents