The City of Allentown Solicitor is appointed pursuant to Article VII of the Home Rule Charter. The City Solicitor is a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and is experienced in municipal law. The City Solicitor is the Head of the Legal Department, serves as chief legal advisor to the Mayor and all City departments and agencies, represents the City in all legal proceedings to which the City is a party, and performs such other duties prescribed by law, the Home Rule Charter and by the City Administrative Code