[Amended 8-27-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-21]
The Town Attorney shall be appointed by ordinance by the Council
by a majority vote of its members for a term of one year, from the
first day of January of the year of his appointment and until his
successor has been appointed and qualifies. He shall be an attorney
at law of New Jersey.
The Attorney shall have such powers and perform such duties
as are provided for the Office of Municipal Attorney by general law
or ordinances of the Town. He shall represent the Town in all judicial
and administrative proceedings in which the Town or any of its officers
or agencies may be a party or have an interest. He shall give all
legal counsel and advice where required by the Manager, Council or
any member thereof and shall in general serve as the legal advisory
to the Council and Manager on all matters of Town business. In furtherance
of such general powers and duties, but without limitation thereto,
the Town Attorney shall:
A. Draft or approve as to form and sufficiency all legal documents,
contracts, ordinances and resolutions made, executed or adopted by
or on behalf of the Town.
B. With the approval of Council, conduct appeals from orders, decisions
or judgments affecting any interest of the Town as he may, in his
discretion, determine to be necessary or desirable, or as directed
by Council.
C. Subject to the approval of the Council, have the power to enter into
any agreement, compromise or settlement of any litigation in which
the Town is involved.
D. Render written opinions upon any question of law submitted to him
by the Manager, Council, or any member thereof, with respect to their
official powers and duties, and perform such duties as may be necessary
to provide legal counsel to the Council and Manager in the administration
of Town affairs.
E. Supervise and direct the work of such additional attorneys and technical
and professional assistants as the Council may authorize for special
or regular employment in or for the Town.
F. When directed by the Council, attend all public meetings of the Council
and all other meetings.