Chapter 2.16
CITY ATTORNEY
Sections:
2.16.010 Appointment by mayor.
2.16.010 Appointment by mayor.
The mayor shall appoint a qualified attorney under the laws of the state, who shall hold office at the pleasure of the mayor. (1967 code § 2.16.010)
2.16.020 Duties.
Legal counsel for the city shall attend all regular meetings of the city council unless excused by the mayor. In the event the mayor excuses legal counsel, any council member may request that legal counsel be present. The mayor and city council shall adopt a policy to provide notice that counsel has been excused. Legal counsel shall give legal opinions to the council and mayor when requested to do so upon any matters relating to the business and affairs of the city. Counsel shall also prepare ordinances and resolutions when requested by the mayor or council.
Counsel shall prosecute or defend all actions whenever the city is an interested party to the suit. (Ord. 22-01 § 5 (Exh. A), 2022; 1967 code § 2.16.020)
2.16.030 Compensation.
The city attorney shall receive such compensation as the council may fix and determine, unless by agreement made and entered upon the minutes prior to the rendition of services in suits in courts of record. (1967 code § 2.16.030)