(A) Unless the court pursuant to state law or other applicable law orders otherwise, the defendant in the trial for violation of an enforcement provision may appear in person or by attorney, and an appearance by attorney satisfies any notice to appear signed by the defendant. Appearance on behalf of the city may be made by the City Attorney personally or, with his or her consent and approval, any of the following persons shall be competent to appear for and represent the city:
(1) Another attorney retained by the City Attorney for that purpose, or who is retained as counsel by any board, commission, or similar authority responsible for the enforcement of the enforcement provision;
(2) The enforcement officer originally issuing the citation for the violation;
(3) The chief executive or other chief officer of the department or other agency responsible for the enforcement; and
(4) A Member of the City Council.
(B) However, if any person described in divisions (A)(2), (A)(3), or (A)(4) above is designated to appear for the city, the City Attorney, as necessary, shall advise the person on the procedures of the court and the evidence it will be necessary to present in order to sustain the charge of the violation.
(1985 Code, § 1-3-15)