[CC 1979 §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.