Chapter 2.16 CITY ATTORNEY

Chapter 2.16
CITY ATTORNEY¹

Sections:

2.16.010 Appointment – Confirmation – Term.

The city attorney shall be appointed by the mayor, which appointment shall be subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the city council. Such appointment shall be in writing, signed by the mayor, and filed with the city clerk-treasurer. Such appointment shall be for an indefinite term. [Ord. 426 § 1, 1960.]

2.16.020 Residency not required.

The city attorney so appointed need not be a resident of the city. [Ord. 426 § 2, 1960.]

2.16.040 Duties.

The city attorney shall be the legal advisor of the city council and of all the officers of the city in relation to matters pertaining to their respective offices. He shall represent the city in all litigation and all courts in which the city is a party or directly interested, and shall act generally as attorney for the city. He shall perform such other duties as the city council may direct. [Ord. 426 § 4, 1960.]

For statutory provisions concerning the appointment and duties of the city attorney, see RCW 35A.12.020.