(A) There is hereby created the office of Deputy Clerk-Treasurer. The Clerk-Treasurer is authorized to appoint a Deputy Clerk-Treasurer who shall have the power and duty to execute by all documents required by any law or ordinance to be executed by the Clerk-Treasurer, and affix the seal of the town thereto whenever required.
(B) When signing any documents, the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer shall sign the name of the Clerk-Treasurer followed by the word “By” and the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer’s own name and the words “Deputy Clerk-Treasurer”.
(C) (1) The powers and duties herein described shall be exercised by such Deputy Clerk-Treasurer only in the absence of the Clerk-Treasurer from his or her office, or only when written direction has been given by the Clerk-Treasurer to exercise such power.
(2) Such Deputy Clerk-Treasurer shall have the authority and power herein described, and such further power and authority as may be provided by statute.
(1993 Code, Title I, Art. 2, § 2)