[R.O. 2011 §21.300]
The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Board of Aldermen,
at the first (1st) meeting each January shall appoint a suitable person
as City Attorney who shall hold office for two (2) years, unless sooner
removed from office, and until his/her successor is appointed and
qualified.
[R.O. 2011 §21.310]
No person shall be appointed to the office of City Attorney
unless he/she be a licensed and practicing attorney at law in this
State.
[R.O. 2011 §21.330]
The City Attorney shall attend all meetings of the Board of
Aldermen unless excused by the Mayor or majority of the Board of Aldermen.
Any member of the Board of Aldermen may at any time call upon the
City Attorney for an oral or written opinion to decide any question
of law, but not to decide upon any parliamentary rules or to resolve
any dispute over the propriety of proposed legislative action.
[R.O. 2011 §21.340]
In case of absence, sickness or other inability of the City
Attorney to attend court, or when, before assuming his/her official
duties, he/she shall have been counsel averse to the City, he/she
shall inform the Mayor thereof, in writing, and the Mayor shall appoint
some other attorney to represent the City in such cases, or during
temporary absence, sickness or inability. Should the City Attorney
fail, neglect, or refuse to give such notice, as above provided, and
the interests of the City in case of such failure, neglect or refusal
need the immediate services of an attorney, then the Mayor may appoint
some other attorney to attend such cases, who shall receive the compensation
allowed to the City Attorney for like services.