2008 service level report under the category of effective administration. The City of Pocatello Legal Department. The mission of the City's Legal Department is twofold; prosecution and civil. The prosecution mission of the City's legal department is to comply with Idaho and Municipal Codes in prosecuting misdemeanors and infractions occurring within City limits. The civil mission of the legal department is to provide accurate, on-demand legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council & City Departments to promote the City’s best interests and to protect the City from liability. Originally recorded March 19, 2009.