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5 C� 7 . . G� f [17 CRITERIA Cost of Retainer Work o Monthly billings are received against the retainer. o Billings appropriately reflect what was done and by whom. o Billed amounts are appropriate for the complexity of the task. o Billings do not show charges for more than one attorney at meetings or doing research on the same topic. o The Attorney provides savings to the client by sharing its advice generated for another client. Cost of Non-Retainer Work o Cost is appropriate to the product. o There is an appropriate use of lower rate associates. o Monthly non-retainer billings appropriately reflect what was done and by whom. o Billed amounts are appropriate for the complexity of the task. o Billings do not show charges for more than one attorney at meetings or doing research on the same topic. o The Attorney provides savings to the client by sharing its advice generated for another client. Attitude o There is team spirit attitude. o There is a willingness to meet short timelines without complaint. o The firm establishes and maintains an image of the City to the community that represents service, vitality and professionalisin. Public Presence o Participation in meetings with outsiders is handled properly. o Demeanor and persona at Council/Commission meetings is proper. o The amount of participation at Council/Commission meetings is appropriate and within levels of expectation. o Advice in meetings stays within the bounds of legal advice and does not stray into policy matters. OVERALL RATING (1-to) � � � � Relationship with City Staff � o There is effective communication, both verbal and written with Ciry Staff. o The firm maintains availability. o The firm organizes materials for presentations, either verbally or written, in the most concise, clear and comprehensive manner possible. Intergovernmental Relations o There is awareness of developments and plans of other jurisdictions that may relate to or affect City government. o The City Attorney maintains knowledge of new federal and state laws and proposed legislation in relation to City services, and assists with development of city policies in response to such changes. � Authorized Signature: X Date: Please return this survey to: Please return by: Shaded area will be redacted and replaced with a Respondent identification code prior to evaluation. Page 16