The Director of Law shall, at the expiration of his term of office, unless otherwise directed by Council, hand over to his successor all books, files and papers in his hands, pertaining to his duties and held by virtue of his office. He shall also permit full and free access to, and use of such books, files and papers, so far as Council may require, to any member of Council, and to any attorney who may have been employed to act in connection with or independently of the Director of Law in any matter affecting the City.
(1952 Code § 3-5-16)