[CC 1995 §115.070]
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 for one (1) year, unless sooner removed from office, and 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.
C. 
Duties Generally. The City Attorney:
[Ord. No. 590, 12-3-2018]
1. 
Shall represent and advise the City, the Mayor, the Board of Alderpersons, and/or any of the City's commissions, boards, agencies, members thereof, or other officers in all legal matters and proceedings in which such entity or person (in an official capacity) is a party or is interested;
2. 
Review, negotiate, and approve as to form, as needed, all ordinances, contracts, deeds, bonds and any other documents to be signed in the name of or made to or with the City; and
3. 
Perform such other legal work as may be directed by the Mayor or the Board of Alderpersons.
D. 
Compensation. 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. 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.