(A) In addition to those duties prescribed for a city attorney by state law, the City Attorney shall represent the city in all matters of city business; prepare such ordinances, notices or other papers as are incidental to the affairs of the city; advise the city officials with respect to legal affairs of the city; and represent the city in all litigation in which the city is named as a party. But it is expressly understood that in cases or matters involving special assessments, bond issues, local improvements, revision of ordinances and litigation, except in magistrate court, the City Attorney shall be entitled to reasonable compensation to be fixed by the Governing Body in addition to the City Attorney's yearly salary.
(B) In case of the absence of the City Attorney or of his or her incapacity, or in matters deemed by the Governing Body to be of great importance to the city, or matters in which the Governing Body deems the City Attorney needs assistance, a special attorney may be employed at such reasonable pay as shall be directed by the Governing Body.
(C) In addition to any reasonable compensation the City Attorney shall receive from the city for working on matters involving special assessment, bond issues, local improvements, revision of ordinances, and litigation, except in magistrate court, the City Attorney shall receive a monthly salary that is paid quarterly. This salary shall be set by City Council resolution.
(Prior Code, § 2.12.020) (Ord. 108, passed - -1993)