§ 2.11. Appointment; Duties Generally.  


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  • The City Attorney shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The City Attorney shall attend to the legal business of the City and give legal advice in all City matters referred to him by the Mayor and/or City Council or by the officers of the City relative to their duties. The City Attorney or one of his assistants shall attend and provide legal counsel at each meeting of the City Council of which he has due notice that his attendance is required. The City Attorney shall be responsible for the prosecution and defense of civil actions brought by or against the City.

(Ord. of 6-26-1978, § 2; Ord. of 2-7-1983, Doc. #17524; Ord. No. 2015-23, § 1, 6-15-2015, Doc. #1506151205)