Article XI. CITY ATTORNEY  


The City Commission may appoint an attorney to be designated City Attorney and may compensate such attorney on such basis and in such manner as may be determined by the City Commission. He shall be the chief legal advisor for the City and its departments; shall attend meetings of the City Commission whenever requested by the City Commission to do so; shall give advice in writing when so requested; shall represent the City in litigation in which it may be involved; and prepare such contracts, bonds, ordinances and other documents upon the request of the City Commission. Special counsel or assistant may be employed if deemed necessary by the City Commission.