(A) In addition to any other general functions, powers, and duties given to the City Attorney by this code or California law, the City Attorney will:
(1) Prosecute on behalf of the people all criminal and civil cases for violations of this code; any franchises or permits issued pursuant to this code; city ordinances; and any state misdemeanors that the City Council elects to enforce.
(2) Draft complaints for such cases and prosecute all recognizances and bail bonds forfeited arising from or resulting from the commission of such offenses.
(3) Prosecute all actions for the recovery of fines, penalties, forfeitures, and other money accruing to the city under this code or otherwise.
(4) Represent the city in all appeals arising as a consequence of the City Attorney's prosecutions.
(B) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the City Attorney is the only officer that may file misdemeanor charges in accordance with this code. The City Attorney may, in his or her discretion, prosecute misdemeanor violations of this code as infractions.
(C) Nothing contained in this section will interfere with the authority of public safety officials to arrest persons pursuant to any applicable provision of this code and/or the California Penal Code.
(Ord. 1085, passed 12-1-03; Am. Ord. 1231, passed 9-7-10)