(A) Appointment. At the first meeting of the Board of Commissioners after their election and qualification or as soon thereafter as possible, they shall appoint a Town Attorney.
(1977 Code, § 2-38)
(B) Duties generally. The Town Attorney shall:
(1) Prosecute and defend suits for and against the town;
(2) Advise the Mayor, Board of Commissioners or any other officer of the town in regard to matters connected with the town's business;
(3) Attend all meetings of the Board when requested 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 enactment; and
(7) Perform other duties as the Board may require pursuant to the Charter, other special acts applicable to the town or the General Statutes of North Carolina.
(1977 Code, § 2-39)
Statutory reference:
Town Attorney generally, see G.S. § 160A-173