There is hereby created a Department of Law for the City, which shall be under the direction of a Law Director, who shall be accountable to the City Manager and shall perform the following duties:
(a) Attend all regular and special meetings of Council and Council committees, boards and commissions when requested;
(b) Advise and render opinions to Council, the City Manager, boards, commissions and administrative heads on all matters of law involving the City;
(c) Draft ordinances, contracts, resolutions and other pertinent documents of a legal nature to be made and entered into by the City and approve the form thereof;
(d) Review and report to Council on the official bonds of all officers of the City;
(Ord. 1419. Passed 6-18-62.)
(e) Represent the City before all courts in the State in actions at law or in equity in which the City is a party. The Director shall be entitled to additional compensation for representing the City in all courts, except the Willard Mayor's Court, and for any other extraordinary services rendered as Council may, from time to time, determine;
(Ord. 2019. Passed 9-15-69.)
(f) Assist in the preparation of documents and transcripts for the issuance of bonds and notes of the City; and
(g) Perform any other duties assigned by the City Manager not inconsistent with the City Charter, State law or other ordinances.
(Ord. 1419. Passed 6-18-62.)