A. 
The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Board of Aldermen, at the last meeting in June of each year shall appoint a suitable person as City Attorney who shall hold office until his/her successor is appointed and qualified.
B. 
Qualifications. 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 1999 §2.0425; Ord. No. 99-11-01 §2, 11-16-1999]
A. 
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.
B. 
The City Attorney shall give his/her opinion to all City Officials when so authorized by the Mayor or the Board of Aldermen.
[CC 1999 §2.0426; Ord. No. 99-11-01 §2, 11-16-1999]
The Mayor or majority of the Board of Aldermen may call upon the City Attorney for an oral or written opinion on any question of law as it may affect the conduct of City activities. The City Attorney shall also advise City Officials on legal matters at the attorney's discretion.
[CC 1999 §2.0427; Ord. No. 99-11-01 §2, 11-16-1999]
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, by written or oral notice 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.
[CC 1999 §2.0428; Ord. No. 99-11-01 §2, 11-16-1999]
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 addition to his/her compensation, the City Attorney shall be reimbursed for postage, recording and court fees advanced and any other expenses paid for or advanced by the City Attorney in behalf of the City.