The City Solicitor is the chief legal officer for the City of Lethbridge. He oversees the legal representation of the organization and provides guidance to boards and officials that constitute our civic government. This includes the Mayor, City Council, City boards and commissions, and business units.
The Office of the City Solicitor facilitates corporate and business unit success through the provision of legal services and guidance. In addition to furnishing legal guidance to City officials and various business units, the Solicitor also manages all litigation to which the City is a party. The Solicitor and his staff are responsible for preparing and approving all legal documents including: City contracts, agreements, conveyances, and leases. We are responsible for the preparation of Bylaws and Amendments for introduction to City Council.
The Solicitor is very active in all aspects of the legal community in Lethbridge. He is the point of contact on behalf of the City with all communications in this regard.
As the City has a significant land development component, the Office of the City Solicitor acts for the City in all conveyance transactions.
Contact Information:
City of Lethbridge
910 - 4th Avenue South
LETHBRIDGE, Alberta
T1J 0P6
Telephone: 403 320 3903
Fax: 403 320 4259
Douglas S. Hudson, Q.C.,
City Solicitor
Email: doug.hudson@lethbridge.ca
Carol Hauser
Administrative Assistant
Email: carol.hauser@lethbridge.ca
Yola Gruca
Administrative Assistant
Email: yola.gruca@lethbridge.ca