[CC 1988 §21.1300]
The Prosecuting Attorney shall be appointed by the Mayor, such
appointment shall be approved by the majority of the Board of Aldermen.
The persons so appointed shall serve for an indefinite term.
[CC 1988 §21.1310]
No person shall be appointed to the office of Prosecuting Attorney
unless he/she be a licensed and practicing attorney at law in this
State.
[CC 1988 §21.1320]
A.
The
Prosecuting Attorney shall attend all sessions of Municipal Court,
unless by reason of disqualification on a specific case. In such case
the Prosecuting Attorney shall be responsible to provide a replacement.
B.
The
Prosecuting Attorney shall be responsible to prosecute municipal violations.
C.
The
Prosecuting Attorney shall report to the Board of Aldermen the conditions
of any matters pending or unsettled in the City Municipal Court or
any other proceeding pending in any other court of which he/she may
have charge under the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
[CC 1988 §21.1330]
In case of absence, sickness or other inability of the Prosecuting
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 shall provide some
other attorney to represent the City in such cases or during temporary
absence, sickness or inability. Should the Prosecuting Attorney fail,
neglect or refuse to give such notice, as above provided, and the
interest 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 Prosecuting Attorney for like services.
[CC 1988 §21.1340]
The Prosecuting Attorney shall be allowed compensation such
as from time to time shall be fixed by the Board of Aldermen by ordinance.
The Prosecuting Attorney shall not receive compensation contingent
upon the outcome of any case in the Municipal Court. In addition to
his/her compensation, the Prosecuting Attorney shall be reimbursed
for unusual postage, recording and court fees advanced, and any other
unusual expenses paid for or advanced by the Prosecuting Attorney
in behalf of the City on City business other than the usual office
expenses.
