8. Appear for and defend any town officer against whom in person
8. Appear for and defend any town officer against whom in person any suit or proceedings in court has been brought, founded on an official action performed in good faith relative to a matter in which the Town in its corporate capacity has a duty to perform, a right to defend, or an interest to protect, provided the Select Board, at the request of such officer, directs the Town Counsel, in writing, so to do.