(a) Appointment, Removal and Compensation. The Council shall appoint a City Attorney to serve at the pleasure of the Council. The City Attorney shall report to the Council, and may be removed by the Council. The Council shall fix the compensation of the City Attorney.

(b) Duties. The City Attorney shall serve as chief legal adviser to the Mayor, the City Council, the City Manager and all City departments, offices and agencies in matters relating to their official powers and duties; shall prosecute ordinance violations and represent the City in all legal proceedings; shall prepare all ordinances and other legal documents; shall perform such other duties as may be required by this Charter, City ordinances or the City Manager. (Amended at election held Nov. 2, 1999; added at election held Nov. 6, 1990)