It shall be the duty of the city attorney to prosecute and defend all actions originating or pending in any court in this state to which the city is a party, or in which the interests of the city are involved, and shall, generally, perform all legal services required in behalf of the city.
§ 98.330, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 6923, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 1996 S.B. 869
Effective 7/1/1997