A. 
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.
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 1992 §115.040; Ord. No. 99, 5-17-1957; Ord. No. 469 §2, 1-28-1985]
A. 
The City Attorney shall advise the Board of Aldermen and all officers and department heads of the City concerning any questions of law relating to their official duties or affecting the City interests. He/she shall examine and certify as to their legality and form all contracts, deeds, bonds and other documents to be signed in the name of, or made to or with the City. He/she shall draft ordinances at the request of the Board of Aldermen or any member thereof and he/she shall perform other duties of a legal nature as the Board of Aldermen may by order or regulation require.
B. 
In consideration of the monthly retainer, the City Attorney shall perform the following services:
1. 
He/she shall attend one (1) regular meeting per month of the Board of Aldermen per the directions of the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen.
2. 
Answer limited telephone inquiries from City Officials regarding legal matters affecting the City of Charlack.
C. 
The City Attorney shall receive a salary as is provided by ordinance. The City Attorney shall, in addition to his/her salary, be paid reasonable amounts to be determined by the Board of Aldermen for his/her services, when necessary, for appearances in the Circuit Court or other courts of records or before administrative bodies or for other matters and things not included herein.