The City Council shall appoint, by a majority vote of the entire City Council (qualified and serving at such time), a competent licensed attorney in the State of Texas of recognized ability who shall be known as the City Attorney. The City Attorney shall receive for his or her services such compensation as may be fixed by the City Council at the time of appointment, and from time-to-time by appropriate resolution.
(Ordinance 2022-12-02 adopted 12/6/2022)
The City Attorney shall be the legal advisor of, and attorney for, all of the offices and departments of the City, and shall represent the City in all litigation and legal proceedings, provided however, that the City Council may retain special counsel at any time it deems appropriate and necessary. The City Attorney shall perform all duties prescribed by this Charter, or ordinance or resolution of the City Council, or at the direction of the City Council.
(Ordinance 2022-12-02 adopted 12/6/2022)