A. Appointment; Qualifications: The mayor, with the consent of the city council, shall appoint a city attorney to hold office at the discretion of the city council. The city attorney shall be a duly licensed attorney with the right to practice in all courts of the state.
B. General Duties: It shall be the duty of the city attorney, and he shall:
1. Appear in magistrate court when required and prosecute all actions for offenses against the laws and ordinances of the city.
2. Attend to all legal business of the city and prosecute or defend all actions in which the city is a party thereto.
3. Draw and examine all ordinances, documents and legal papers submitted to him.
4. Attend meetings of the city council, upon council request.
5. Give written opinions and legal advice when requested by any official of the city upon the approval of the city council.
6. Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the city council. (2015 Code)