[R.O. 2011 §110.220; CC 1974 §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 until his/her
successor is appointed and qualified.
[R.O. 2011 §110.230; CC 1974 §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.
[R.O. 2011 §110.240; CC 1974 §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 to attend to such cases, who shall receive the
compensation allowed to the City Attorney for like services.
[R.O. 2011 §110.250; CC 1974 §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.
