Fulton City Attorney—Election, Term, and Qualifications ordinance (Charter § 7.1)

At the first election following the adoption of this charter and biennially thereafter, the qualified voters of the city shall elect a city attorney, who shall hold office for two (2) years and until his successor is elected and qualified. The city attorney shall be a qualified voter of the city, licensed to practice law in this state, and a resident of the city at least six (6) months and of the state one (1) year next prior to his election. Should there be no qualified person filing for such office, the mayor with the advice and consent of the council, is authorized to employ a city attorney who may or may not be required to be a resident of the City of Fulton on such terms as shall be established by ordinance.