(A) The Board shall appoint a Town Attorney.
(`94 Code, § 2-27)
(B) It shall be the duty of the Town Attorney to:
(1) Prosecute for and defend suits against the town;
(2) Advise the Mayor, Board and Town Manager in regard to matters connected with the town's business;
(3) Attend meetings of the Board when requested by it to do so;
(4) Draw deeds, contracts, bonds, notes and other legal papers as may be required for the proper conduct of the town's business;
(5) Draw all ordinances granting franchises;
(6) Approve all ordinances as to form before their introduction; and
(7) Perform any additional duties as the Board may require pursuant to the Charter, and other special acts applicable to the town and state statutes.
(`94 Code, § 2-28)
Statutory reference:
Town Attorney, see G.S. § 160A-173