It shall be the duty of the attorney to:
(1) Prosecute and defend all suits against and on behalf of the Town.
(2) Advise the manager, Board, Mayor and all other officers of the Town in regard to matters connected with the Town's business.
(3) Attend all meetings of the Board.
(4) Prepare all deeds, contracts, bonds, notes and other instruments that may be required for the proper conduct of the Town's business.
(5) Draw all ordinances granting franchises.
(6) Approve all proposed ordinances as to form before their introduction, but his failure to so approve as to form any ordinance duly passed by the Board shall not impair its validity.
(Code 1963, Sec. 2-32)
State Law Reference: Town attorney, G.S. 160A-1 73.