Specifications include, but are not limited to: (1) Representing the Town in civil litigation as needed; entering appearance in all actions, cases, and special proceedings; conducting all suits in all courts in which the Town is a party; overseeing litigation being handled by outside counsel, including counsel on behalf of Town insurance carriers; and keeping the Mayor, Town Council, and Town Administrator informed of the status of all litigation. (2) Attending all Town Council meetings and being prepared to advise Council on all matters on the agenda; serving as parliamentarian; and providing advice on procedural and substantive issues. Attendance at board, commission, and committee meetings may be requested from time-to-time. (Note: The Town Council meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Occasional work sessions and special meetings may also be held at the request of the Mayor or a majority of Town Council members, the Board of Zoning Appeals meets on the third Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. and the Planning Commission meets on the second Thursday, at 5:00 p.m.) (3) Drafting and/or reviewing the drafting of all ordinances, resolutions, agreements, contracts, deeds, leases, memoranda, and other instruments relative to the business of the Town and approving all ordinances as to form. (4) Providing clear and concise legal guidance and direction, legal opinions, advice, assistance, and consultation to the Mayor, Town Council, and Town Administrator regarding Towns-related legal issues in a timely manner. (5) Investigating titles.
