Chapter 2.20
CITY ATTORNEY
Sections:
2.20.020 Appointment – Confirmation.
2.20.070 Prosecution of criminal matters.
2.20.010 Office created.
There is created and established the office of city attorney of the city, hereinafter referred to as “city attorney.” (Ord. 1042 § 1, 2018; Ord. 398, 1983)
2.20.020 Appointment – Confirmation.
The city attorney shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the city council as prescribed in Chapter 2.12. (Ord. 1042 § 1, 2018; Ord. 398, 1983)
2.20.030 Supervision.
The mayor shall have general supervision over the city attorney. (Ord. 1042 § 1, 2018; Ord. 398, 1983)
2.20.040 Qualifications.
The city attorney shall be admitted to practice law in the state, and shall be a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association. (Ord. 1042 § 1, 2018; Ord. 398, 1983)
2.20.050 Compensation.
The actual monthly payment shall be determined by submission of a bill to the mayor for his/her approval and recommendation to the city council. (Ord. 1042 § 1, 2018; Ord. 580, 1990; Ord. 538, 1989; Ord. 398, 1983)
2.20.060 Duties.
For and in consideration of the compensation to be paid to the city attorney, he/she shall:
A. Attend all public meetings, hearings and workshops of the city council, and public hearings and meetings of the planning advisory board and the design review board, as may be requested by the mayor;
B. Prepare all contracts, deeds and other legal instruments and documents of every kind and nature which may be necessary or appropriate in connection with any of the lawful purposes or functions of the city, as may be requested by the mayor;
C. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, advise the mayor, city council and other city officials on all legal matters affecting the city, as may be requested by the mayor;
D. Prepare ordinances and resolutions for the city; and
E. Perform such additional acts as may be incidental to, or necessary for the performance of, the duties set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 1042 § 1, 2018; Ord. 538, 1989; Ord. 398, 1983)
2.20.070 Prosecution of criminal matters.
The city attorney shall not be responsible for the prosecution or other handling of criminal matters by the city. (Ord. 1042 § 1, 2018; Ord. 398, 1983)
2.20.080 Civil litigation.
The duties compensated shall not necessarily include representation of the city in connection with any civil litigation or administrative proceedings. Such representation shall be provided on a case-by-case basis by such attorney(s) as may be designated by appropriate action of the mayor and the city’s insurer or risk management agency, with the terms of compensation for such representation to be established in each case by contractual arrangement. (Ord. 1042 § 1, 2018; Ord. 398, 1983)