There is hereby created the position of legislative counsel, which shall be an independent contractor who is a lawyer or law firm with attorneys licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. Legislative counsel shall be hired by a majority vote of the corporate authorities. Legislative counsel shall be independent of the corporation counsel and/or City Attorney and shall serve the City Council and subject to its direction. Legislative counsel shall have the following duties:
(A) To advise the City Council regarding issues involving its legislative duties; and
(B) To draft ordinances, provide opinions on the powers of the legislative branch, analyze the validity of actions taken by the city, review pending or anticipated litigation issues, and provide advice on matters within the purview of the legislative branch of municipal government. The legislative counsel shall not replace or usurp the powers of the corporation counsel or City Attorney.
(Ord. 23-3703, passed 6-5-2023)