The mayor shall appoint a duly qualified attorney at law to the office of city attorney. The appointment of the city attorney shall be confirmed by majority vote of the council. In addition to the city attorney, the mayor may appoint other qualified and licensed attorneys at law, including other city employees who are also qualified and licensed attorneys at law, to perform other legal services on behalf of the city.
(Ord. 602 § 2, 1984; Ord. 1571 § 1, 2015)
The city attorney is an executive officer who shall advise the city as to legal matters pertaining to city business. He shall conduct legal proceedings on behalf of the city and perform such other duties in the legal field as the mayor may direct.
(Ord. 602 § 3, 1984; Ord. 1571 § 2, 2015)
The city attorney shall be compensated at a rate to be determined by the appointing authority.
(Ord. 602 § 4, 1984)