Athens City Code

The city attorney is appointed by the city council and serves at the will and pleasure of the city council. The city attorney must be licensed to practice law in the state.

(Code 1972, § 1-401; Code 1995, § 1-401)

The city attorney shall act as legal advisor to, and attorney and counsel for, the city and all its officers in matters relating to their official duties.

(Code 1972, § 1-402; Code 1995, § 1-402)

The city attorney shall, upon the introduction of an ordinance, see that it is in proper form and not in conflict with any constitutional, statutory, or Charter provision.

(Code 1972, § 1-403; Code 1995, § 1-403)

The city attorney, when requested, shall be the prosecutor in any police, municipal, or other court.

(Code 1972, § 1-404; Code 1995, § 1-404)

The city attorney shall prepare all contracts, bonds, and other instruments in writing in which the city is concerned and shall endorse on each his approval of the form and correctness thereof.

(Code 1972, § 1-405; Code 1995, § 1-405)

Upon a report to the city attorney by the city manager of any indebtedness to the city on the part of any former officer or employee, ascertained by the manager upon audit occasioned by the death, resignation, removal, or expiration of the term of such officer, the city attorney shall forthwith proceed to collect the same.

(Code 1972, § 1-406; Code 1995, § 1-406)

In addition to the duties in this chapter, the city attorney shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by statute, Charter or ordinances, or by the city manager.

(Code 1972, § 1-407; Code 1995, § 1-407)