Fayette Temporary Absence: Acting City Attorney or City Prosecutor ordinance (§ 120.450)

In case of absence, sickness or other inability of the City Attorney or City Prosecutor to attend court, or when, before assuming his/her official duties, he/she shall have been counsel adverse to the City, he/she shall inform the Mayor thereof, in writing, and the Mayor shall appoint some other attorney to represent the City in such cases, or during temporary absence, sickness or inability. Should the City Attorney fail, neglect, or refuse to give such notice as above provided, and the interests of the City in case of such failure, neglect, or refusal need the immediate services of an Attorney, then the Mayor may appoint some other attorney to attend to such cases, who shall receive the compensation allowed to the City Attorney or City Prosecutor for like services.