The attorney shall have been duly admitted to the practice of his profession in the Supreme Court of the State of Arizona, and shall have been actually engaged in the practice of his profession for a period of at least five (5) years. He shall prosecute, in behalf of the city, all criminal cases arising from violations of the provisions of this Charter and the ordinances of the city. He shall attend to all suits and proceedings in which the city may be legally interested; provided, however, that the mayor and council shall have control of all litigation of the city, and may employ other attorneys to take charge of or assist in any litigation. He shall be in attendance at meetings of the mayor and council when required by the mayor and council, and shall give his advice or opinion in writing, whenever requested so to do by the mayor and council, or any officer of the city. He shall approve the form of all bonds given to, and all contracts made by, the city, endorsing his approval thereon in writing. He shall, whenever required by the mayor and council, or any member thereof, draft any and all proposed ordinances for the city, and amendments thereto, and shall advise and consult with the mayor and council whenever requested, and shall do and perform all such things touching his office as the mayor and council may from time to time require. On vacating the office, he shall surrender all books, papers, files and documents pertaining to the city business to his successor. He shall perform such other and further duties as may be at any time required of him by ordinance or by the laws of the state.
Cross References: Appointment, term and removal of city magistrates, ch. V, § 4.1.