The City Solicitor shall be the legal advisor, attorney and counsel for the City and for all offices, departments, divisions, bureaus, boards, commissions and the bodies of the City in connection with municipal affairs. Subject to the direction of Council, the City Solicitor shall represent the City in all proceedings in court, or before any administrative board or body. The City Solicitor shall perform such other duties consistent with the office, as may be required by this Charter, by ordinance or resolution of the Council, or by Ohio law. The City Solicitor shall be the prosecuting attorney on behalf of the City and shall prosecute cases brought before courts of competent jurisdiction.
Council may provide for assistants and special counsel to the City Solicitor. All assistants and special counsel shall be responsible to the City Solicitor and when authorized by Council, may exercise powers and duties granted to the City Solicitor.
(Amended 11-7-00; 11-6-01; 11-5-19)