The Board shall appoint a Town Attorney whose duties shall be to:
(A) 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;
(B) See to the full enforcement of all judgments or decrees rendered or entered in favor of the town;
(C) See to the completion of any special assessment proceedings and condemnation proceedings;
(D) 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 Board as to form;
(E) At the request of the Board, draft ordinances covering any subjects within the power of the town;
(F) Attend meetings of the Board upon request; and
(G) Perform any other duties required of him or her by G.S. § 160A-173 and other laws and ordinances.
(1987 Code, § 2-2-01)
Statutory reference:
Duties of attorney, see G.S. § 160A-173