Chapter 2.05
CITY ATTORNEY

Sections:

2.05.010  Legal counsel – Professional services contract.

2.05.020  Duties.

2.05.030  Compensation.

2.05.010 Legal counsel – Professional services contract.

Legal counsel services for the city of Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington pursuant to the provisions of RCW 35A.12.020 shall be provided through a professional services contract. The professional services contract shall be let on such basis as a majority of the Edmonds city council shall determine. The city council shall utilize the consultant selection process established by Chapter 2.80 ECC provided that the mayor shall participate with the city council consultant selection committee in the selection of up to three candidates for presentation to the city council for its final approval.

A. By its contract, the city council shall approve an individual or firm to be designated as city attorney. [Ord. 3000 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2996 § 1, 1994; Ord. 926 § 1, 1962].

2.05.020 Duties.

A. The city attorney shall advise the city authorities and officers on all legal matters pertaining to the business of the city and shall approve all ordinances as to form. He shall represent the city in all actions brought by or against the city or against city officials in their official capacities.

B. In addition to the duties prescribed by the laws of the state of Washington as hereinabove set forth, the city attorney shall:

1. Attend all regular and special council meetings; provided, however, that the city attorney shall be required to attend work meetings of the council only at the request and direction of the council;

2. Draft or approve all ordinances, leases and conveyances, and such other instruments as may be required by the business of the city;

3. Attend all regular and work meetings of the planning advisory board of the city of Edmonds as requested;

4. Attend all sessions of the Edmonds Municipal Court. [Ord. 2430, 1984; Ord. 1107, 1965; Ord. 926 § 2, 1962].

2.05.030 Compensation.

The city attorney shall be paid for services rendered in accordance with an annual authorization for services as contained in the city council's budget. Such authorization shall provide for hourly fees and expenses. The city council may in its discretion contract for the services of more than one firm or individual to provide different legal services to the city and the mayor and city council may assign the duties set forth in the preceding section accordingly. [Ord. 2967 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2319 § 1, 1982].