(a) The Law Director is authorized to appoint special counsel whenever necessary to prosecute, defend or otherwise participate in any complaint, controversy, suit, proceeding or other matter that, in the opinion, constitutes, or would constitute, a conflict of interest or in the absence of the Law Director or other times when deemed necessary by the Law Director.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit or prevent Council or the Law Director from engaging the legal advice or services of any other person or firm to prosecute, defend or otherwise participate in any complaint, controversy, suit, proceeding, project or other matter involving the City or the City's obligations, and to compensate each person or firm therefor, or when otherwise permitted as provided in this chapter or the Charter, subject to appropriation of funds by Council, as the same is hereby authorized. However, Council shall not interfere with the Law Director in matters of criminal prosecution or when taking action against the Council or the Mayor as may be required by law.
(Ord. 34-01. Passed 5-7-01.)