§ 31.02. Town attorney.

(A)

Appointment. Immediately after the election, qualification and organization of the Board of Commissioners it shall proceed to appoint a town attorney.

(B)

Compensation. The Town Attorney shall receive as compensation such sum as the Board of Commissioners may fix.

(C)

Duties. It shall be the duty of the Town Attorney to:

(1)

Prosecute suits for and defend suits against the town;

(2)

Advise the Mayor, Board of Commissioners and other officers and departments of the town in regard to matters connected with the town's business;

(3)

Attend all meetings of the Board of Commissioners for the purpose of giving it such advice as may be necessary;

(4)

Draw such deeds, contracts, bonds, notes and other legal papers as may be required for the town's business;

(5)

Draft all ordinances granting franchises or special privileges;

(6)

Inspect and pass upon all contracts or other instruments in which the town may be interested; and

(7)

Approve all ordinances as to form before their introduction.

(1992 Code, §§ 2-143—2-145)

State law reference

Appointment and duties of town attorney, see G.S. 160A-173.