Chapter 2.25
CITY ATTORNEY
Sections:
2.25.010 Office created.
The city council hereby creates the office of the city attorney. This office shall be filled by appointment by the city manager. (Ord. 05-024 § 2, 2005; Ord. 25 § 1, 2003).
2.25.020 Duties.
The city attorney, or a designated representative, shall:
A. Advise the city manager, city council and employees in all legal matters pertaining to the business of the City of Spokane Valley.
B. Represent the City of Spokane Valley in all actions brought by or against the City of Spokane Valley itself and/or its officials and employees in their official capacity, and shall perform such other duties as the city manager and/or city council may direct.
C. Attend all regular and special meetings of the city council unless otherwise excused.
D. Draft, review and approve ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other legal instruments and documents.
E. Perform such other duties as may be assigned or prescribed by the laws of the state of Washington and the ordinances of the City of Spokane Valley. (Ord. 05-024 § 2, 2005; Ord. 25 § 2, 2003).
2.25.030 Qualifications.
The city council and the city manager shall confer in order to establish qualifications for the positions of city attorney with such qualifications approved by resolution of the council. (Ord. 05-024 § 2, 2005; Ord. 25 § 3, 2003).
2.25.040 Contract.
The City of Spokane Valley may also enter into contracts for additional legal services upon such terms as are reasonable and just. (Ord. 05-024 § 2, 2005; Ord. 25 § 4, 2003).