§ 8.602. Functions.

The department of law shall have the power and its duty shall be to perform the following functions

(a)

Supervise, direct and control all of the law work of the metropolitan government, except with respect to the electric power board, which, having its own general counsel, is excepted from the provisions of this chapter.

(b)

Furnish legal advice to the mayor, to the council and to all officers, departments, boards and commissions concerning any matters arising in connection with the exercise of their official powers or performance of their official duties.

(c)

Represent the metropolitan government in all litigation.

(d)

Collect by suit or otherwise all debts, taxes and accounts due the metropolitan government which shall be placed with it for collection by any officer, department, board or commission.

(e)

Prepare or approve all contracts, bonds, deeds, leases or other instruments in writing in which the metropolitan government is concerned.

(f)

Prepare or assist in preparing' for introduction any proposed ordinance upon request of the mayor or any member of the council.

(g)

Codify and cause to be published in convenient book form once in every five (5) years all of the general ordinances which are still in effect, with compilation and publication annually of a supplement thereto. The first general codification shall be published within one (1) year after the first director of law assumes office under this Charter, unless the council by resolution shall extend the time therefor.

(h)

Perform such other duties as may be assigned to it by ordinance.