(a)
The Council shall appoint by the affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership of the Council, a competent, duly qualified, licensed and practicing attorney in the State of Texas, to be an attorney for the Town, hereinafter referred to as the “Town Attorney.” The Town Attorney shall serve at the pleasure of the Council and shall receive such compensation as may be fixed by the Council.
(b)
The Town Attorney shall:
(1)
Serve as the legal advisor to Council and the Town Manager;
(2)
Represent the Town in litigation and legal proceedings as directed by the Council and Town Manager;
(3)
Review and provide opinions as requested by Council or the Town Manager on contracts, legal instruments, and ordinances of the Town; and
(4)
Perform other duties prescribed by this Charter, by ordinance, or as directed by the Council.
(c)
The Council may contract with an attorney or with a firm of attorneys who may designate one (1) member of said firm, with Council approval, to serve as Town Attorney.
(d)
Compensation shall be fixed by contract with approval of Council or by appointment subject to the approval of Council.
(e)
The Council shall have the right to retain special counsel at any time that it may deem necessary and appropriate.
(f)
The Town Attorney serves at the pleasure of the Council and may be removed by the affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership of Council.