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 Council shall appoint a Town Manager to serve as Chief Administrator of the town. He shall be responsible for all municipal affairs placed in his charge by them and all other duties assigned by state law.
Section 4.3.Town Clerk. The Town Manager shall appoint a Town Clerk to keep a journal of the proceedings of the Council, to maintain official records and documents, to give notice of meetings, and to perform such other duties required by law or as the Council may direct.
Section 4.4.Town Attorney. The Council 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 Council may direct.
Section 4.5.Other Administrative Officers and Employees. The Council may authorize other positions and may organize the Town government as deemed appropriate, subject to the requirements of general law.