There shall be a Law Department, the head of which shall be the City Attorney.
The City Attorney shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of New York for at least three (3) years.
The City Attorney may appoint such assistants as may be necessary within any appropriation therefor. Such assistants shall be licensed to practice law in the State of New York.
The City Attorney shall serve as chief legal advisor to the Mayor, the Common Council, and all city departments. He shall attend all Common Council meetings. He shall represent the city in all legal proceedings and shall perform any other duties prescribed by law, by this Charter, by local law or by ordinance.
The City Attorney may employ counsel, from time to time, to assist him in the performance of his duties within any appropriation therefor.