Chapter 2.08
CITY ATTORNEY
Sections:
2.08.010 Office created.
There is created the office of the city attorney, which officer shall be subject to appointment or removal by the city manager, as provided by RCW 35A.13.090 through 35A.13.120. The city manager may make provision for obtaining legal counsel for the city either by appointment of a city attorney on a full-time or part-time basis, or by any reasonable contractual arrangement for such professional services pursuant to RCW 35A.13.090, subject to confirmation by the city council. The city council may elect to select legal counsel by contract either as the sole legal representation of the city or in addition to the above selection process. (Ord. 2009-036 § 1; Ord. 2009-012; Ord. 29 § 1, 1915)
2.08.020 Duties.
It is the duty of the city attorney to act as legal counsel for the city of Sequim and to advise the city authorities and officers in all legal matters pertaining to the business of the city. The city attorney is authorized to bring suit in the name of the city in the proper court for the collection of any tax, delinquent utility payment, to defend the city in any lawsuit, and to bring suit in any other matter ordered by the council. The city attorney shall perform such other legal services as may be required on behalf of the city when ordered by the city manager, city council or as required by statute. (Ord. 2009-036 § 1; Ord. 2009-012; Ord. 29 § 2, 1915)
2.08.030 Compensation.
The city attorney shall be compensated either according to an employment contract, a consultant contract or as a salaried or hourly employee as determined by the city council. (Ord. 2009-036 § 1; Ord. 2009-012; Ord. 29 § 3, 1915)