It shall be the duty of the Solicitor to act as attorney and counsel for the Village and the officers thereof in their official capacity, and, as such attorney, to prosecute and defend all actions by or against the Village or any department or officer thereof during the term of his employment; and to render legal opinions to the Council and to any department or officer of the Village upon request in writing. If it becomes necessary to prosecute or defend actions against the Village in a court of record, then the Solicitor shall be entitled to such additional compensation for such service as the Council of the Village shall determine.
(Ord. 1-44. Passed 1-4-44.)