The City Law Director shall serve the Council, Clerk of Council, the City Finance Director, and the Civil Service Commission as legal counsel in their respective affairs and shall represent the City, Council, Clerk of Council, City Finance Director, and Civil Service Commission in all proceedings in court or before any administrative board or body. He shall act as the city prosecutor in all criminal matters and shall represent the City in court in all criminal matters. He shall bring all taxpayers' suits on behalf of the City as provided by the general laws of the State of Ohio. In addition to the foregoing powers, the City Law Director shall represent the City in all matters and actions relating to: the annexation and detachment of territory; the liability of the City for injuries to persons or property alleged to have been caused by any wrongful acts of the City, its officers or employees; the appropriation of property in exercise of the power of eminent domain by the City; the validity of all bonds and notes issued by the City; and the levying of taxes and assessments by the City. He shall render written opinions to the Council, Clerk of Council, City Finance Director, and Civil Service Commission upon receipt of a written request therefor. He shall appoint and remove, subject to the provisions of this Charter, all assistants and employees in his office.
Council may from time to time provide for such assistants and special counsel to the City Law Director as it shall deem necessary.
(Amended 5-8-01; 11-6-12)