The Corporation Counsel shall be the primary legal
advisor of the Mayor, Common Council and of all commissions, departments
and other offices of the city. The Corporation Counsel shall conduct,
supervise or monitor, as required, the prosecution and defense of
all actions or proceedings brought by or against the city or by or
against any of its officers in their official capacity and appeal
from all such orders, decisions and judgments as he or she deems advisable.
The Corporation Counsel shall pay all moneys received by him or her
on account of the city without delay to the Comptroller.