PORTLAND — City councilors are seking public input before choosing a new city attorney.

On Friday, Mayor Michael Brennan and Councilors Jill Duson, David Marshall and John Anton will host a meeting at 7:30 a.m. in room 209 of City Hall to collect feedback about what characteristics, skills and abilities the next corporation counsel should possess.

The council is looking to replace Gary Wood, who held the position for 21 years before retiring in September. Staff attorney Danielle West-Chuhta has been appointed as acting counsel until a permanent replacement is found.

The corporation counsel is one of three positions directly overseen by the City Council. The other two are the city manager and city clerk.

In August, the council decided not to hire an outside consultant to assist with the search — a move estimated to save the city up to $30,000.