The City Attorney is the chief legal adviser of the Council and all other officers, departments, and agencies of the City government in matters relating to their official powers and duties. He represents the City in proceedings in the courts, and performs all services incident to his position which may be required by law, the Charter, or ordinance. He may attend regular meetings of the Council and prepare ordinances for the Council. He may receive a regular salary as set by the Council and, in addition thereto, receive reasonable fees for representing the City in lawsuits or controversies to which the City is a party, whether tried, settled or otherwise. He may provide other special services as requested by the Council or Manager. When duly authorized by the Council or Manager, he shall receive a reasonable fee for such special services.
(Code 1991, § 2-501)