The city attorney shall:
(1) appear before the city court and other courts and prosecute on behalf of the city;
(2) serve upon the attorney general within 10 days of the filing or receipt a copy of any notice of appeal that the city attorney files or receives in a criminal proceeding;
(3) when required, draft for the city council contracts and ordinances for the government of the city;
(4) when required, give to the mayor or city council written opinions on questions pertaining to the duties and the rights, liabilities, and powers of the city; and
(5) perform other duties that pertain to the functions of the city council or that the city council prescribes by resolution.