SECTION IX-1. DIRECTOR.

There shall be a Department of Law, the head of which shall be the Director of Law who shall be appointed or removed by the City Manager, with the advice and consent of a majority vote of the members of Council. (Amended 11-6-12)

SECTION IX-2. QUALIFICATIONS.

The Director of Law shall be an Attorney at Law, admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Ohio, be in good professional standing and upon appointment, need not be a resident of the City or State, but within a period of not more than six (6) months, shall reside within the City.

SECTION IX-3. SALARY.

The Director of Law shall receive such salary as may be established by ordinance.

SECTION IX-4. POWERS AND DUTIES.

The Director of Law shall be legal advisor to the Council, to all offices, departments and agencies, and to all officers and employees in matters relating to their official powers and duties, shall perform such services as are required by ordinance or as may be assigned by the City Manager. The Director of Law shall appoint such assistants as are authorized by ordinance and shall represent the City in all legal proceedings.

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