Duties
The City Attorney is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the council. The council fixes the compensation of the City Attorney. The attorney has the following duties:
- Prosecute and defend suits for and against the City
- Advise the Mayor, Council, City Manager, Clerk, and other City officials with respect to legal matters connected with the affairs of the City
- Attend all City Council meetings
- Draw all legal documents connected with the affairs of the City
- Draw proposed ordinances when requested to do so
- Inspect and pass upon all agreements, contracts, franchises, and other instruments in which the City may be concerned
- Perform such other duties as may be required of him by virtue of the position as City Attorney