A. 
The town attorney shall be either: 1) a classified employee and a non-appointed department director or 2) an independent contractor with the town and shall be the official legal advisor to the mayor, town council and town manager. He or she shall also provide legal advice to the department directors of the town. He shall also provide such other responsibilities as are contained in the job description and serve under the general supervision of the mayor and town manager.
B. 
When called upon by the town manager, he shall render oral or written opinions upon legal questions that may arise in the administration of the laws of the town or relating to proposed legislation or policy.
C. 
The town attorney shall represent the town in all suits brought by or against it.
D. 
The town attorney will be required to advise and render legal opinions to the appointed boards and commissions of the town from time to time as directed by the mayor or town manager.
E. 
The town attorney shall be directly responsible for the maintenance and updating of this code.
F. 
The town attorney shall also be responsible for the risk management program of the town. He shall identify and recommend programs to minimize exposure and liability to town government. He shall also coordinate with all department directors to ensure compliance with the risk management program.
(Ordinance 18-01 adopted 2018)