(A) Generally. The Department of Law shall consist of the Corporation Counsel, who shall be the head of the department. The Corporation Counsel’s first deputy shall be the City Attorney. The Corporation Counsel shall appoint Assistant City Attorneys as are necessary to conduct the legal affairs of the city.
(B) Responsibilities and duties. The Department of Law shall have duties and responsibilities as assigned by the statutes of the state, which shall include the following:
(1) Manage all legal affairs of the city;
(2) Prosecute violators of city ordinances;
(3) Provide legal advice to officers, department, boards, commissions, and other agencies of the city;
(4) Prepare legal documents for the city and its departments, boards, commissions, and agencies when so requested;
(5) Conduct all legal proceedings and appeals of every nature authorized by law;
(6) Represent the city in all legal matters including the negotiation relating to resolution of legal matters, in matters the Department is fully empowered to act on behalf of the city; and
(7) Have all duties and powers prescribed by the State Code.
(Prior Code, § 32.005) (Ord. 0-00-0003, passed 2-18-2000)