The city attorney may:
1. be charged with the performance of all legal services of the city, including those of legal advisor to the council, the mayor, and to all departments and offices of the city;
2. upon the request of the city council, take the necessary steps to arrange for the prosecution of violations of the city ordinances;
3. represent the city in all matters, civil and criminal, in which the city is interested;
4. draft any ordinance when required by the city council or mayor;
5. perform such other duties as may be required by the city council or the ordinances of the city;
6. attend meetings of the city council;
7. report to the city council promptly all suits brought against the city;
8. call to the attention of the city council and the mayor all matters of law affecting the city;
9. render all opinions in writing, as far as is practicable;
10. maintain a record of all of his opinions rendered and turn such record over to his successor in office.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977)