135City of Anaheim Administrative Regulation
CHAPTER 1 -ADMINISTRATIVE
Subject: Small Claims Actions A.R. 135
Against The City Issue Date: June 19, 1990
Revised:
Page (1) of (1)
Purpose:
The purpose of this Administrative Regulation is to establish procedures to be followed
when Small Claims Actions are filed against the City.
Procedures:
Appointment of Small Claims Representatives:
1. All line departments — shall have at least one employee appointed to serve as an
authorized representative of the City in Small Claims Actions. Said designations
must be forwarded to the City Manager, where a list of authorized City
representatives will be maintained.
2. Staff departments — shall be represented by an employee in the Finance
Department designated by the Finance Director.
3. Whenever a Small Claims Action is received by an operating department, the
original document shall be referred immediately to the City Clerk.
4. The City Clerk will process the Small Claims Action in accordance with the City
Charter and City policy.
5. Upon receipt of the Small Claims Action, the departmental representative shall
contact the City Attorney's Office to schedule a meeting to discuss any questions
concerning appropriate procedures and develop the City's defense. The City
Attorney's Office will review the evidence and make recommendations to the
departmental representative on appropriate evidence, witnesses, and legal
procedures to be followed.
Responsibility:
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