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(a) It shall be the right and duty of the Attorney to institute and prosecute all suits for the recovery of fines and penalties, which may be brought under the provisions of the law of the State of Colorado, and of the ordinances of the Town of Mountain View.

(b) To institute and defend all suits which may be brought in any court by or against the Town of Mountain View, or any of its officers in their official capacity.

(c) The Attorney shall draft or review all ordinances, contracts, leases, conveyances, and any and all instruments of writing which may be required of them by ordinances, resolution, motion or order of the Council. It shall be the Attorney’s right and duty to act as the legal adviser to the Town of Mountain View in all matters pertaining to contracts with or by the Town, and in any question of law arising under the ordinances or otherwise.

(d) The Attorney shall call to the attention of the Council all matters of law, and changes or developments therein, affecting the Town.

(e) The Attorney shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed for them by this Charter or by the Council.

(f) Upon the recommendation of the Attorney or upon its own initiative, the Council may appoint one or more assistant attorneys to handle any matter in which the Town has an interest or to assist and counsel with the Attorney therein. (Amended by Charter election held on 11-07-23)