§ 5.06. City attorney.  


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  • The council shall appoint an attorney, licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, to be the city attorney. The city attorney shall be entitled to compensation for services as established by the council and shall serve at the pleasure of the council. The city attorney, or other attorneys selected by the city attorney with approval of the council, shall represent the city in all litigation and other legal matters. The city attorney shall be the legal advisor to the city and counsel for the city and all its officers and departments in the conduct of city business. The council may retain special counsel at any time it deems the same appropriate or necessary.

(Ord. No. 05-14, § 1, 5-16-05)