To act as Attorney for the authority in all matters for which the authority may request legal counsel. To represent the authority in all general litigation matters, both as plaintiff's counsel and defendant's counsel. Review of BOC meeting agendas and legal supervision of the official minutes; compliance with the Connecticut Open Meeting Law; governance requirements contained in the relevant Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), HA policies and procedures and By-laws and actions that will put the MHA at risk for liability exposure. Be available to attend regular and special meetings of MHA, if requested by the Executive Director or the Board of Commissioners, where legal advice is likely to be needed. To be available for consultation, upon reasonable notice, with the Executive Director, Staff, and the Commissioners. To inform the Executive Director, Staff, and the Commissioners, on a continuing basis, of their rights and duties regarding current statutes and court decisions. To inform the Executive Director, Staff, and the Commissioners, on a continuing basis, of their rights and duties regarding rules and regulations by US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the CT Department of Housing (DOH), and CT Housing Finance Authority (CHFA), when applicable. To review contracts and bidding documents requisite to the construction or rehabilitation of new or existing housing developments. To review the legality of all contracts to which the Authority is a party and advise the Authority on request regarding disputes arising under such contracts. To prepare legal and other documents required in the course of Authority business. To represent and advise members of the Authority Board of Commissioners and Authority staff, acting in their official capacity. To attend conferences and/or hearings regarding Authority business with HUD, DOH, CHFA or its representatives upon invitation, or with other private or public agencies. To give advice regarding, and represent the Authority in actions by or against the Authority before a Court, DOH, CHFA, HUD and other agencies
