(A) Mayor may engage. The Mayor may engage an attorney and contract for such legal advice as is necessary for city purposes until such time as Council in session may subsequently authorize otherwise. ('90 Code, § 2-24) (Ord. passed 6-11-79)
(B) Duties. It shall be the duty of the City Attorney to enter appearances in all actions, cases and special proceedings and to conduct all suits in all courts in which the city is or shall be a party, to investigate titles and to give opinions on questions of law when requested to do so by the Council or Mayor. ('90 Code, § 2-25)
(C) Compensation. For ordinary professional services and advice and opinions in respect to city business, the City Attorney shall receive such salary as may be fixed by Council. For extraordinary services and for appearing in court, he shall be entitled to make such additional charges as may be customary for the services performed. ('90 Code, § 2-26)
Cross-reference:
Duties of City Attorney relative to municipal court, see § 36.08
Statutory reference:
Authority of City Council to elect or appoint a City Attorney, see S.C. Code § 5-7-230