The Select Board shall have authority to prosecute, defend or compromise
all claims, actions, suits and controversies to which the town shall
be a party and to employ counsel therefor unless otherwise specifically
ordered by vote of the town.
The Select Board may appear (either personally
or by representative) before any committee of the legislature or board
or commission to protect the interest of the town, but are not authorized
by this chapter to commit the town to any course of action.
All deeds or other instruments required to carry
into effect any vote of the town shall be executed by the Select Board,
unless the town shall otherwise direct.
The Select Board shall have the general direction
and management of the property and affairs of the town in all matters
not otherwise provided by law or these bylaws.