The Department of Law, headed by the Corporation Counsel, supervises and directs the legal affairs of the City of Syracuse. The Corporation Counsel provides legal advice to the Mayor, City Departments, and the Common Council, as well as representing City agencies, such as the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals.
The Department takes an active role in the City's economic development activities, public works projects, real estate transactions, ordinances, local laws, and all other public undertakings.