13-516. Duties and salary of attorney. The city attorney shall receive a salary which shall be fixed by ordinance. The city attorney shall attend all cases wherein the city is a party, in all courts; he or she shall draft all ordinances, contracts, agreements, etc.; he or she shall attend all meetings of the council, and shall be under the immediate control of the governing body.
History: L. 1903, ch. 122, § 80; R.S. 1923, § 13-516; L. 1945, ch. 99, § 7; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class
Article 5 - Executive Department; Powers And Duties Of Officers
13-502 General duties of mayor.
13-506 Signing and approval of contracts.
13-507 Signing of commissions; approval of bonds.
13-508 Mayor as peace officer; special policemen, term.
13-510 Special meetings of council.
13-511 Mayor may require reports from officers.
13-512 Enforcement of ordinances; neglect of duty by officers; jurisdiction outside city.
13-513 Vacancies in offices of mayor or councilman, how filled.
13-514 Aid in enforcing laws; mobs; call for militia; forfeiture by person refusing to obey call.
13-515 Remission of fines and forfeitures; reprieves and pardons.
13-516 Duties and salary of attorney.
13-518 General duties of clerk; records and accounts; deputies, salaries.
13-527 Appointive officers and employees; terms and salaries; vacancies.