The city attorney is the chief legal officer of the city and is appointed by, and responsible to, the City Council. The City Attorney's Office represents the City Council and the city's boards, commissions, officers and employees in legal proceedings in which the city is concerned or is a party. It is also the responsibility of the City Attorney's Office to advise the City Council and all boards, commissions, officers and employees of the city regarding their official duties. The City Attorney's Office prepares and approves ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other legal documents and prosecutes all violations of the Modesto Municipal Code