The attorney for the city, or his duly designated assistant, shall be the prosecuting officer of the court. The prosecutor shall have full power to prosecute all alleged violations of the ordinances of the city and shall be authorized, in his discretion, to prosecute and resist appeals, proceedings in error and review from this court to any other courts of the state, and to represent the City in all proceedings arising out of matters in this court. (1986 Code § 12-15)