The Mayor shall, subject to confirmation by the majority of Council, appoint an Attorney-at-Law who shall be the Director of Law. The Director of Law shall be duly admitted to the practice of law in Ohio. He or she shall have a minimum of five (5) years of practice in the field of municipal law. Said Director shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The appointment shall be concurrent with the Mayor's elected term and shall expire at the end of each such term. Said appointment shall be made within 60 days of the commencement of the Mayor's term and the previously appointed Director of Law shall serve until the appointment is confirmed by Council. The Director of Law shall act as legal advisor to, and attorney for, the City and for all officers, boards and commissions of the City. The Director of Law shall represent the City or its officers in their official capacities in any action or proceedings in any court of law and shall perform such other duties as may be required by the Mayor or Council. Nothing herein shall preclude Council and/or the Mayor from contracting for additional legal services as may periodically be required.
(Amended November 6, 2012)