ARTICLE VIII TOWN COUNSEL
Section 1
The Town Administrator shall annually and whenever the office is vacant for any reason, appoint a Town Counsel, who shall be an attorney or a firm, and shall hold office for the term of one year from the first day of May or until a qualified successor is appointed. Town Counsel shall receive such compensation as the Town Administrator determines, subject to the appropriation of the Town thereof.
Section 2
The Town Counsel shall act as the legal advisor and counselor of the Town. The Town Administrator may, however, in any case and at his discretion, employ additional or special counsel.
Section 3
It shall be the duty of the Town Counsel to fully protect the interest of the Town in all matters of law.
Section 4
He shall transmit to the Town Administrator copies of all letters and opinions given by him to any other Town officers.
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