Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION›Chapter 3 — ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
Modesto Municipal Code Art. 2 Office of the City Attorney
Modesto Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Modesto
Cite as: Modesto Municipal Code Article 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
2-3.201 - Creation and Functions.¶
The office of the City Attorney is established by the Charter. It shall be under the direct control of the City Attorney, subject to approval of the Council. The functions of the City Attorney shall include:
(a) Represent and appear for the Council, commissions, officers and employees of the City in matters, proceedings and actions in which the City is concerned or is a party or in which any officer or employee or former officer or employee is a party due to the performance of the City Attorney's official duties.
(b) Attend meetings of the Council and commissions and advise them and officers in all matters of law pertaining to their offices.
(c) Prepare ordinances, resolutions, contracts or other instruments for the City as shall be required by the Council and approve as to form all bonds given to and contracts made by the City.
(d) Prosecute on behalf of the City all cases for violation of the Charter and the Modesto Municipal Code and other City laws.
(e) Perform such other duties as may be required by the Council.
(Added by Ord. 244-C.S., as amended by Ord. 2915-C.S., § 1, effective 8-4-94 and Ord. 3605-C.S., § 1, effective 7-24-14)
2-3.202 - Acting City Attorney.¶
In case of absence or disability of the City Attorney, the Council shall appoint an Acting City Attorney.
(Added by Ord. 244-C.S., as amended by Ord. 2915-C.S., § 1, effective 8-4-94 and Ord. 3605-C.S., § 1, effective 7-24-14)
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