City Attorney

The city attorney is appointed by the city manager for an indefinite term.

The city attorney serves as the head of the department of law and shall:

1. Give legal advice on questions submitted to him by the city manager and/or the city council when the subject matter concerns the powers of any municipal officials or employees or the performance of their duties.
    
2. Draft such ordinances, resolutions, notices, forms, leases, deeds, papers, or other documents as may be required of him or her by the city council.
    
3. Authorized to appear, prosecute and defend all actions wherein the City of Blanchard, Oklahoma, is a party, and he shall institute proceedings in courts of law upon the order of the city council.
    
4. He allowed actual and necessary traveling and hotel expenses while outside the City of Blanchard, Oklahoma, and on official business for said city; provided, that his business has been approved and directed by the city council.
    
5. Perform such other duties as the city council may require; provided, that such duties are included within the scope of the contractual arrangement.