ARTICLE IV. ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION

   “Section 4.1.  Form of Government.  The Town shall operate under the council-manager form of government, in accordance with G.S. Chapter 160A, Article 7, Part 2.

   “Section 4.2.  Town Manager.  The Board shall appoint a Town Manager who shall be responsible for the administration of all departments of the Town government. The Town Manager shall have all the powers and duties conferred by general law, except as expressly limited by the provisions of this Charter, and the additional powers and duties conferred by the Board, so far as authorized by general law.

   “Section 4.3.  Town Clerk.  The Town Manager shall appoint a Town Clerk to keep a journal of the proceedings of the Board; to maintain official records and documents; to give notice of meetings; and to perform such other duties required by law or as the Board may direct.

   “Section 4.4.  Tax Collector.  The Town Manager shall appoint a Tax Collector pursuant to G.S. 105-349 to collect all taxes owed to the Town, subject to general law, this Charter and Town ordinances.

   “Section 4.5.  Town Attorney.  The Board shall appoint a Town Attorney licensed to practice law in North Carolina. It shall be the duty of the Town Attorney to represent the Town, advise Town officials and perform other duties required by law or as the Board may direct.

   “Section 4.6.  Other Administrative Officers and Employees.  The Board may authorize other positions to be filled by appointment by the Town Manager, and may organize the Town government as deemed appropriate, subject to the requirements of general law.