[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.