Sec. 3-9. - City solicitor.

The Mayor shall select an officer of the City with the approval of the City Council who shall have the title of City Solicitor. The Mayor shall also select an officer of the City with the approval of the City Council who shall have the title of Assistant City Solicitor. The City Solicitor and Assistant City Solicitor shall be an attorneys-at-law in good standing who have been admitted to practice in the state. The City Solicitor shall be attorney for the City and legal advisor of the Mayor, Council and of all officers, departments, and agencies and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Mayor or Council. A preference in hiring shall be given to those residents of the City who apply for this position.