§ 2-301. Duties of city counselor.

It shall be the duty of the city counselor, in addition to the duties imposed upon him by the city Charter, to:

(1)

Advise council and city officers. To advise the council or its committees or any city officer, when thereto requested, upon all legal questions arising in the conduct of city business.

(2)

Revise ordinances. To revise ordinances before being passed when submitted to him by any committee of the council.

(3)

Give opinions. To give his opinion in writing when thereto requested, upon any matter or question submitted to him by the council or any of its committees, or any city officer.

(4)

Attend council meetings. To be present in person or represented by one of his assistants, designated by him, at all meetings of the council during its entire continuance for the purpose of giving the council any legal advice requested by its members.

(5)

Keep records of suits. To keep a complete record of all suits brought against the city, giving the names of the parties, the court where brought, the nature of the action, the disposition of the case and the briefs of counsel, and deliver such record to his successor in office.

(6)

Prosecute offenders and defend officials. To prepare all charges and complaints against parties for violations of the city ordinances, and to appear daily before the municipal court to prosecute all offenders against the laws and ordinances of this city. The city counselor or an assistant city counselor shall defend city officials in all courts in all matters brought on account of official acts except those in which the city, itself, has brought the action, and shall appear and prosecute in the circuit court of the county in all cases taken by appeal from the municipal court.

(Admin. Code 1967, § A5.62)

Charter reference

Issuance of warrant upon information by city counselor, § 478.