[Ord. No. 1659 §§1 — 5, 3-9-2006]
A. 
The Mayor, with the consent of the Board of Aldermen, shall appoint a qualified member of the Missouri Bar, licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri, to the office of City Attorney.
B. 
The term of office shall be one (1) year. City Attorney will be appointed annually at the Board meeting in June of each year.
C. 
The City Attorney shall attend meetings of the Board of Aldermen, draft customary ordinances and resolutions, advise City Officials and the Board of Aldermen on legal matters affecting the City.
D. 
Except to the extent that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen may elect to retain special counsel from time to time, the City Attorney shall also draft special complex ordinances, perform services for boards and commissions, including any redevelopment projects and commissions, draft contract and other legal documents, represent the City with respect to claims, disputes and controversies involving the City, represent the City before administrative bodies including State and Federal agencies, represent the City in litigation in which the City is a party. For such additional services the City Attorney shall receive additional compensation as set by the Board from time to time.