The city attorney has the duties and responsibilities to:
(1) Advise and represent the city council in matters of litigation.
(2) Advise and make recommendations to the city council with respect to proposed legislation and coordinate the preparation of council views on proposed or current state or federal law.
(3) Interpret state or federal law.
(4) Prepare and make recommendations and interpretations concerning procedural rules; prepare ordinances and resolutions on request of the city council and city boards; and review all ordinances for consistency, uniformity and legal sufficiency.
(5) Conduct research in legal matters as directed by the council.
(6) Perform all legal functions with respect to leases, contracts, tort claims and such other internal legal problems as may arise.
(7) Directly administer and supervise the units of the office.