The City Attorney, or his or her designee, shall:
(a) Serve as the chief legal adviser to the City Council, City Manager, and all City departments in all matters pertaining to the business of the City;
(b) Represent and appear for the City in all legal actions in which the City is concerned or is a party. In the course of performing such duties, the City Attorney shall have the authority to employ other attorneys to handle litigation or provide other assistance as required by the City Attorney, subject to the provisions of this Charter;
(c) Attend all meetings of the City Council, unless excused;
(d) Prepare or approve the language of all City ordinances, resolutions and of any amendments to such ordinances or resolutions, and approve the form of City contracts and bonds;
(e) Prosecute on behalf of the People criminal cases for violations of this Charter, of City ordinances or of State laws, which in the opinion of the City Attorney warrant prosecution; and
(f) Perform such other duties as are specified in this Charter, or by ordinance, resolution or other action of the City Council.