Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Town Attorney is required to provide legal advice and counsel to the Town Manager and Town Council on a variety of matters pertaining to all aspects of municipal government in a clear, concise, effective and responsible manner, understandable by lay people who may not be familiar with the legal complexities of specific situations. Advice and legal support is also provided to various Town departments, boards and commissions. Provision of legal services is coordinated by the Town Manager and may only be requested by the Town Manager and Town Council in accordance with established Council policy. Legal Services required by the Town Attorney include but are not limited to: ➢ Contract/document review and drafting, ordinance drafting, charter and state statute interpretations. Familiarity with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and real estate transactions; ➢ Litigation. Ability to manage/conduct/oversee litigation in all courts (state and federal). Not often needed for trial work, but when it is, it is usually a significant matter; ➢ Criminal Law. Advises Police Department on proper police operating procedures when requested, or otherwise;
