The council shall appoint a town attorney whose duties shall be to:
(1) Prosecute or defend any and all suits or actions at law or equity to which the town may be a party, or in which it may be interested, or which may be brought against, or by, any officer of the town, or in the capacity of the person as an officer of the town;
(2) See to the full enforcement of all judgments or decrees rendered or entered in favor of the town;
(3) See to the completion of all special assessment proceedings and condemnation proceedings;
(4) Draft or review any contract, lease, or other document or instrument to which the town may be a party, and approve all ordinances and resolutions of the council as to form;
(5) At the request of the council, draft ordinances covering any subject within the power of the town;
(6) Attend meetings of the council on request; and
(7) Perform any other duties required of him by G.S. 160A-173 and other laws and ordinances.
(Code 1989, § 21.02)
State Law Reference(s)—Duties of the attorney, G.S. 160A-173.