It shall be the duty of the town attorney to prosecute and defend suits for and against the town; to advise the mayor, board of commissioners and other town officials with respect to the affairs of the town; to draw all legal documents relating to the affairs of the town; to draw proposed ordinances when requested to do so; to inspect and pass upon all agreements, contracts, franchises and other instruments with which the town may be concerned; to attend all meetings of the board of commissioners; and to perform such other duties as may be required of him by virtue of his position as town attorney.
Statutory reference:
Town attorney, see G.S. § 160A-173