The functions of the Office of the City Attorney shall be to:
(a) Represent and appear for the City, its Council, boards, and commissions in all legal actions or proceedings in which they are concerned or are a party; and represent and appear for any City officer or employee, or a former City officer or employee, in all actions or proceedings in which such officer or employee is a party defendant due to the performance of official duties;
(b) Advise the Council and all City officers in all matters of law pertaining to their offices;
(c) Furnish service at meetings of the Council, except when excused or disabled, and give advice or opinions on the legality of all matters under consideration by the Council, or by any of the boards and commissions, or officers of the City;
(d) Prepare ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal instruments as shall be required or may be deemed necessary by the City Attorney for the proper conduct of the business of the City and approve the form of such contracts and bonds given to the City;
(e) Prosecute on behalf of the people all criminal cases for violations of City ordinances; and
(f) Perform such other legal duties as may be required by the Council or as may be necessary to complete the performance of the foregoing functions.
(§ 1, Ord. 889-NS, eff. May 28, 1985)