[R.O. 2010 §105.440; CC 1970 §2-51; Ord. No. 1463 §7-1, 4-11-1969]
The Mayor is authorized to appoint and employ a qualified attorney as City Attorney, with the approval of the Board of Aldermen.
[R.O. 2010 §105.450; CC 1970 §2-52; Ord. No. 1463 §7-2, 4-11-1969]
The appointment of a City Attorney shall be for a term of one (1) year beginning with the installation of the new City Officials after the regular City election in each year and extending until the installation of new City Officials after the regular City election the next succeeding year.
[R.O. 2010 §105.460; CC 1970 §2-53; Ord. No. 1463 §7-3, 4-11-1969]
The salary of the City Attorney shall be set by ordinance.
[R.O. 2010 §105.470; CC 1970 §2-54; Ord. No. 1463 §7-4, 4-11-1969]
It shall be the duty of the City Attorney to attend all regular meetings and all special meetings of the Board of Aldermen where his/her presence is requested; to draft and prepare all ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other regular papers required in the business of the City and the Board of Aldermen; to consult with and advise with the Mayor and other City Officials and the Board of Aldermen in the conduct of the City's business; to advise the City Plan Commission and to attend meetings of the Commission; to attend to such other miscellaneous legal matters as shall be necessary and needed by the City. He/she shall in addition handle all litigation in which the City is involved, other than, Municipal Court cases, and shall be compensated separately for such work.