There is hereby created the Department of Law to be headed by the Law Director who shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council for a two (2) year term. The term shall commence and the Law Director shall assume office on January 2 (if January 2 is a Sunday, then on January 3) next following his or her appointment. The Law Director shall hold office until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.
In the event of a vacancy, an appointment will be made for the unexpired term within thirty (30) days after the next regular Council Meeting following notification of a vacancy.
Should the need arise for the position of an Assistant Law Director, one shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council. In the event of a vacancy, if the position of Assistant Law Director is still needed, an appointment will be made within thirty (30) days after the next regular Council Meeting following notification of the vacancy.
The duties of the Assistant Law Director shall be determined by the Director of Law.