The Municipal Attorney shall:
A.
Be appointed, promoted or dismissed by the Manager with the advise
and consent of Council.
B.
Be considered an employee of the Municipality.
C.
Be appointed solely on the basis of qualifications.
D.
Be admitted to practice before all Appellate Commonwealth Courts
and the Federal District Court.
E.
Have at least five years experience in active legal practice in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The Municipal Attorney shall:
A.
Have the status of an Administrative Unit Head.
B.
Serve as Chief Legal Officer of the Municipality.
C.
Represent the Municipality in all legal matters.
D.
Furnish legal advice to Council, the Mayor and the Manager on matters
of municipal business.
E.
Represent all Boards and Commissions except those requiring special
legal counsel.
The Municipal Attorney shall have the right of access to the
records of any officer, department, board or commission of the Municipality
as necessary in the performance of the duties of the Municipal Attorney.
The Municipality shall provide when necessary, legal counsel
for those Boards and Commissions not permitted by law to use the Municipal
Attorney. Such special counsel shall be appointed by the Manager with
the advise and consent of Council.
