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Cross Reference — As to designation of attorney to prosecute violations in municipal court, see § 115.260 of this Code.
[R.O. 2007 § 115.350; CC 1979 § 2-16; Ord. No. 7231, 11-14-2019[1]]
The Mayor, with the consent and approval of the majority of the members of the Board of Aldermen, shall have the power to appoint a City Attorney or Attorneys licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri. The person or persons appointed as City Attorney or Attorneys are hereby deemed to be an officer of the City under Section 79.230, RSMo., as amended.
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Editor’s Note: This ordinance also amended the title of this Article, which was formerly Special Counsel.
[R.O. 2007 § 115.360; CC 1979 § 2-17; Ord. No. 288 § 2, 10-4-1976; Ord. No. 4425 § 1, 1-26-2006; Ord. No. 7231, 11-14-2019]
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The duties of the City Attorney to the City shall be to:
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Represent the City in all matters before any State or Federal courts or administrative bodies whatsoever.
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Advise the Mayor, City Administrator and Board of Aldermen on all matters referred by them to such City Attorney.
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Assist the Mayor, City Administrator and Board of Aldermen in the drafting of bills and resolutions.
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Attend regular and special meetings of the Board of Aldermen or any committee thereof when directed to do so by the Mayor, City Administrator or Board of Aldermen.
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Advise heads of departments when directed to do so by the Mayor or City Administrator.
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Perform such other duties as he/she may be directed to perform by the Mayor, City Administrator or Board of Aldermen.
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Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code to the contrary, act as parliamentarian at all regular and special meetings of the Board of Aldermen.
[R.O. 2007 § 115.370; CC 1979 § 2-18; Ord. No. 288 § 4, 10-4-1976; Ord. No. 7231, 11-14-2019]
The City Attorney to the City shall serve for an indefinite period of time and may be removed in accordance with Section 79.240, RSMo.