(A) It is in the best interests of the city for the Aldermen to retain legislative counsel to independently advise Aldermen on matters relating to their legislative duties which may include, but not be limited to, the drafting of ordinances, opinions on the powers of the legislative branch, analyses of the validity of actions taken by the city, review of litigation issues, representation of the corporate authorities regarding legislative matters in litigation, and providing other advice on matters within the purview of the legislative branch of municipal government.
(B) Aldermen shall each be authorized to seek legal counsel regarding any matters within the range of items specified in division (A) of this section.
(C) The legislative counsel shall be retained as an independent contractor at a rate authorized by the City Council for a term in excess of one year but not exceeding the term of the then-current Mayor. No department or office of legislative counsel is hereby created. The legislative counsel shall not replace or usurp the powers of the City Attorney.
(Ord. 2019-016, passed 5-28-2019)