Chapter 2.12
CITY ATTORNEY1
Sections:
2.12.010 Presence at council meetings required when.
2.12.030 Attendance at municipal court – Prosecution and defense.
2.12.010 Presence at council meetings required when.
It shall be the duty of the city attorney to be present at the meetings of the council whenever required to do so by the mayor or a member thereof and to advise the council and its members with reference to the exercise of their powers and to draw all ordinances required. [Ord. 500 § 1, 1979].
2.12.020 Advice to officers.
The city attorney shall advise all town officers and authorities in all legal matters pertaining to their duties whenever requested to do so by such officers. [Ord. 500 § 2, 1979].
2.12.030 Attendance at municipal court – Prosecution and defense.
The city attorney shall attend before the municipal court whenever required in any case pending therein wherein the city is a party and shall prosecute or defend all actions brought by or against the city. [Ord. 500 § 3, 1979].
2.12.040 Compensation.
Professional service provided by the city attorney shall be compensated for such services by reasonable contractual arrangements between the city attorney and the city. [Ord. 500 § 4, 1979].
For statutory provisions on the appointment of a city attorney, see RCW 35A.12.020.