§ 63-2. Duties.

Said Law Department shall be the sole legal representative of the municipal corporation, and shall perform the following duties:

A. 

Represent and advise the Mayor, Common Council, and all city officers, agencies, boards and commissions in all matters of law pertaining to their respective offices and/or duties.

B. 

Upon request of the Common Council or any committee or any member thereof assist in the preparation of any ordinance or other legislation affecting the city. The Corporation Counsel may require that such requests be in writing.

C. 

Represent and appear as and be the attorney of record in all actions and proceedings for the enforcement of ordinances, other regulations and claims of the city and in all actions or proceedings in any court or before any board wherein the city or its officers, officials, boards, agencies or commissions or employees, by reason of any suits growing out of their official duties, shall be parties defendant or parties in interest.

D. 

Supervise the preparation of all ordinances, regulations, resolutions, contracts and any other legal papers of whatever nature.

E. 

Shall render formal opinions and give necessary legal counsel and advice when required by the Common Council or any member thereof, the Mayor or any board, agency, commission or department. The Corporation Counsel may require that such requests be in writing.

Amended 5-22-1984