(a) Prosecutor. There is hereby established the position of Prosecutor, who shall be an Assistant Director of Law, and who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority vote of all members elected to Council. The Prosecutor may be removed from office by the Mayor, but such removal shall not take place without the concurrence of a majority of the members of Council. No person shall act as Prosecutor unless duly admitted to the practice of law in Ohio and in good standing, and the Prosecutor need not be a resident of the Municipality.
(b) Duties. The Prosecutor shall: provide legal advice to the Police Department and any other department regarding the enforcement of state felony or misdemeanor laws, or municipal laws which may be prosecuted in the Bedford Municipal Court; represent the municipality in all matters before the Bedford Municipal Court; and perform such other duties consistent with the office as the Mayor, Council or the Director of Law may request.
(Ord. 2006-23. Passed 5-22-06.)