Chapter 2.18
CITY ATTORNEY
Sections:
2.18.010 Office created.
The office of city attorney shall be, and the same is, created and established. [Ord. 536B, 1994.]
2.18.020 Appointment.
The city attorney shall be appointed by the city council on a full-time or part-time basis or by any reasonable contractual arrangement for professional legal services, pursuant to recommendation by the city manager. [Ord. 536B, 1994.]
2.18.030 Powers and duties.
The powers and duties of the city attorney shall be to:
A. Advise the city authorities and officers in all legal matters pertaining to the business of the city;
B. Approve all ordinances as to form;
C. Represent the city in all actions brought by or against the city or against city officials in their official capacity; and
D. Perform such other duties as the city manager may determine or the city council may determine by ordinance or resolution. [Ord. 536B, 1994.]
2.18.040 Assistant appointed.
The city attorney may appoint an assistant city attorney when authorized by the city manager to do so, such appointment to be in writing and to be filed with the city clerk. [Ord. 536B, 1994.]