[CC 1985 §21.300]
The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Board of Aldermen, at the first (1st) 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/her successor is appointed and qualified.
[CC 1985 §21.310]
No person shall be appointed to the office of City Attorney unless he/she be a licensed and practicing attorney at law in this State.
[CC 1985 §21.320]
A. 
The City Attorney shall, in addition to his/her other duties which are or may be required by his/her Code or other ordinance, prepare all charges or complaints against any party or parties charged with violation of this Code or other ordinance of the City and, when ordered by the Mayor or Board of Aldermen to do so, to prosecute or defend all suits and actions originating or pending in any court of this State to which the City is a party or in which the City is interested.
1. 
It shall be the duty of the City Attorney to prosecute all persons charged with a violation of this Code or other ordinance of the City.
2. 
The City Attorney shall make, and he/she is hereby authorized and empowered to make, affidavits on behalf of the City in all cases where the same may be necessary in taking an appeal or change of venue or any other matter necessary to proper legal proceedings.
3. 
The City Attorney upon request shall give his/her opinion to all City Officials.
[CC 1985 §21.340]
In case of absence, sickness or other inability of the City Attorney to attend court, or when before assuming his/her official duties he/she shall have been counsel adverse to the City, he/she 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 for like services.
[CC 1985 §21.350]
A. 
The City Attorney shall be allowed compensation such as from time to time shall be fixed by the Board of Aldermen. The City Attorney shall not receive compensation contingent upon the outcome of any case in the Municipal Court.
B. 
In the event of a case in which the City is interested being tried in any Circuit Court, Supreme Court or Court of Appeal, then the Board of Aldermen shall allow the City Attorney the usual and customary fees and necessary expenses allowed in like or similar cases.