[CC §21.300]
The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the City Council,
at the first meeting after each annual City Election shall appoint
a suitable person as City Attorney who shall hold office for one (1)
year, unless sooner removed from office, and until his successor is
appointed and qualified.
[CC §21.310]
No person shall be appointed to the office of City Attorney
unless he be a licensed and practicing attorney at law in this State.
[CC §21.340]
In case of absence, sickness or other inability of the City
Attorney to attend Court, or when, before assuming his official duties,
he shall have been counsel adverse to the City, he shall inform the
Mayor thereof, in writing, and the Mayor shall appoint some other
attorney to represent the City in such cases, or during temporary
absence, sickness or inability. Should the City Attorney fail, neglect,
or refuse to give such notice, as above provided, and the interests
of the City in case of such failure, neglect or refusal, need the
immediate services of an attorney, then the Mayor may appoint some
other attorney to attend to such cases, who shall receive the compensation
allowed to the City Attorney for like services.