[R.O. 1992 § 115.040; CC § 140.100; Ord. No. 4, 8-16-1954]
The City Attorney shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval
of the Board of Aldermen and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board.
The City Attorney shall attend the meetings of the Board of Aldermen,
advise the various City Officers, committees and boards upon legal
questions pertaining to their respective duties for the City, draw
ordinances, deeds, releases, assessments, contracts, bonds and other
documents relating to municipal affairs, represent the City in all
litigation in the courts and before administrative State and Federal
agencies. The City Attorney shall be a lawyer licensed to practice
in the courts of the State of Missouri. The City Attorney shall receive
such compensation for the performance of his/her duties as may be
determined by the Board of Aldermen by ordinance from time to time.