(A) Establishment. Pursuant to KRS 83A.080 and KRS 69.850, there is hereby created the position of City Attorney.
(B) Qualifications. The City Attorney shall be a licensed practicing attorney in the Commonwealth of Kentucky for five years.
(C) Oath of office. The City Attorney shall, before entering upon the discharge of duties of his office, take the oath set forth in § 31.01.
(D) Bond. The City Attorney is not required to be bonded.
(E) Compensation. The City Attorney shall be compensated in accordance with the terms of a contract to be approved by the Council and executed by the Mayor.
(F) The Mayor shall appoint the City Attorney subject to approval of the City Council.
(G) Duties. The City Attorney shall faithfully execute the following duties:
(1) Attend meetings of the City Council when requested by the Mayor and Council.
(2) Represent the city's interests by serving as legal advisor to the Mayor, Council and city officers on matters pertaining to city business.
(3) Represent the city in legal actions, when authorized to do so by the Mayor and Council.
(4) Draft and/or review contracts, ordinances, and other documents required by the city, when authorized by the Mayor and/or the Council.
(5) Pursue enforcement of violations of city ordinances in accordance with KRS 83A.065.
(6) Render additional legal services as assigned by the Mayor and Council.
(Ord. 96-1982, passed 3-15-82; Am. Ord. 229- 1992, passed 2-17-92; Am. Ord. 572-2019, passed 3-18-19)