The Town Attorney shall be admitted to practice law in the State and shall be a member of the Bar in good standing. The Town Attorney shall be legal counsel to the Town and shall perform such other duties as may be required by law or ordinance. The specific engagement is for local counsel services for an indefinite period. However, the Town reserves the right to terminate any engagement at any time without penalty or continuing liability. The Town Attorney shall have authority to retain, appoint or hire as independent contractors such additional attorneys or co-counsel as may be required to provide adequate and effective legal representation for the Town, within the budgetary limits approved by Town Council and subject to the approval of the Mayor. Any such additional attorneys or co-counsel shall be admitted to practice law in the State, shall be members of the Bar in good standing, and shall perform their functions under the direction of the Town Attorney. The Town Attorney’s duties include, but are not limited to the following : a. Provide clear and concise legal guidance and direction, legal opinions, advice, assistance and consultation to the Mayor, Town Council, and Town Management regarding Town-related legal issues in a timely manner. b. Attend Town Council meetings, as requested, and be prepared to advise Council on matters on the agenda, serve as parliamentarian, and offer legal advice on procedural and substantive issues that arise during the meeting. Attendance at boards and commissions or standing committee meetings may be requested from time to time. c. Review and/or prepare ordinances, resolutions, contracts, memoranda, reports, deeds, leases and other legal documents required by the Town. d. Represent the Town in civil litigation as needed. Oversee litigation being handled by outside counsel, including counsel on behalf of Town insurance carriers. Keep the Town Manager, Mayor and Town Council informed of the status of all litigation. e. Review and verify Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, as requested. f. Assist Town staff with Town zoning and land use. g. Perform such other legal duties as may be required to complete the performance of the functions mentioned above.
