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)