TOWN ATTORNEY

About The Town Attorney

The Town Attorney is legal advisor and counsel for the Mayor and Town Council. The Town Attorney is also legal advisor to any Town department or department head relating to his/her official duties.

GENERAL FUND: EXPENDITURES

Department: Town Attorney

Explanation Of Significant Budget Variances

2023 Adopted Budget vs. 2022 Projected Actual

• The 2023 budget for Salary and Benefits includes funding for the performance pay adjustment of 5% and healthcare cost increases.

• Supplies are decreasing after a one-time furniture purchase in 2022.

2022 Accomplishments

Innovate with Collaborative Governance

• Acted as legal advisor concerning significant development matters, including the My Mainstreet downtown redevelopment project

• Assisted in updating the Town Personnel Manual, Operations Manual, Police Department Policy and Procedure Manual, and Police Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual

• Served as legal advisor for the 2022 general election

GENERAL FUND: EXPENDITURES

Department: Town Attorney

2023 Goals

Innovate with Collaborative Governance

• Recruit an additional Assistant Town Attorney to assist with a broad range of municipal legal matters that are handled by the Town Attorney’s Office

• Implement new document management system software to assist with workflow, management, and document security