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Upon request of the borough mayor or manager, the borough attorney shall:

A. Be charged with the performance of all legal services of the borough, including those of legal advisor to the assembly, the mayor, and to all departments and offices of the borough;

B. Upon the request of the borough assembly or manager, take the necessary steps to arrange for the prosecution of violations of the borough ordinances;

C. Represent the borough in all matters, civil and criminal, in which the borough is interested, before any court or tribunal;

D. Draft any ordinance when required by the borough assembly or manager;

E. Perform such other duties as may be required by the borough assembly or the ordinances of the borough;

F. Attend meetings of the borough assembly as directed;

G. Report to the borough assembly promptly all suits brought against the borough;

H. Call to the attention of the borough assembly and the manager all matters of law affecting the borough;

I. Render all opinions in writing, insofar as practicable;

J. Maintain a record of all of his opinions rendered and turn such record over to his successor in office;

K. Appear before the state legislature or any committee thereof, when required by the borough assembly or mayor, and there represent, answer for, defend and advocate the interests and welfare of the borough whenever the same may be directly or incidentally affected.