The Council shall appoint a Village Attorney whose duties shall be to:
(A) Prosecute or defend any and all suits or actions at law or equity to which the village may be a party, or in which it may be interested, or which may be brought against, or by, any officer of the village, or in the capacity of the person as an officer of the village;
(B) See to the full enforcement of all judgments or decrees rendered or entered in favor of the village;
(C) See to the completion of all special assessment proceedings and condemnation proceedings;
(D) Draft or review any contract, lease or other document or instrument to which the village may be a party, and approve all ordinances and resolutions of the Village Council as to form;
(E) At the request of the Council, draft ordinances covering any subjects within the power of the village;
(F) Attend all meetings of the Council, or upon request, attend any special meetings of the Council; and
(G) Perform any other duties required by G.S. § 160A-173 and other laws and ordinances.
(2002 Code, Ch. 21, § 21.02)
Statutory reference:
Duties of the Attorney, see G.S. § 160A-173