§ 6-33-113. City attorney.

TN Code § 6-33-113 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) The council shall appoint a city attorney, together with such assistant city attorneys as the council shall determine are required.

(b) The city attorney shall:

(1) Be responsible for representing and defending the city in all litigation in which the city is a party;

(2) Be the prosecuting officer in the city court;

(3) Attend all meetings of the council;

(4) Advise the council, city manager and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs;

(5) Approve as to form and legality all contracts, deeds, bonds, ordinances, resolutions, motions, and other official documents; and

(6) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the council or city manager.