The Solicitor shall be appointed by Council at the organizational meeting and shall serve at the pleasure of Council and be removed with or without cause.
The Solicitor shall be a person duly qualified to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Compensation shall be established by Council.
The Solicitor shall be the legal advisor to Council and represent the legal interests of the City of Latrobe performing, but not limited to, the following duties:
1. 
Furnish legal advice and opinions to Council, committees of Council, the City Manager and other employees in exercising official duties.
2. 
Conduct the legal assignments of the City of Latrobe.
3. 
The collection of all debts, taxes and accounts due which are placed for collection.
4. 
Approve all surety bonds.
5. 
The investigation and enforcement of any violation or alleged violation of the statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this Charter or ordinances of the City of Latrobe.
6. 
Preparation or assistance in the preparation of ordinances and resolutions.
7. 
Complete other assignments directed by Council.
8. 
Special legal counsel may be retained upon recommendation of the solicitor subject to the approval of Council.
The Solicitor shall have the right of access to records of any officer, employees, department, board, authority or commission of the City of Latrobe.