The scope of services shall be on an “as needed, as assigned” basis at the discretion of the Board Attorney, include but not limited to: ❖ General Policy Review: ➢ Provide review and advice regarding the District’s personnel policies and practices, especially regarding compliance with and interpretation of applicable federal, state and local statutes, rules, regulations and related operating parameters. ❖ Third Party Representation: ➢ Provide assistance and advice regarding case presentation and representation of the District in arbitrations, mediation, PERC, and appeal boards for personnel and collective bargaining cases and disputes. Specifically, prepare cases for and provide representation usually before, but not limited to Disciplinary Hearing Officers, the New Jersey Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC), the New Jersey Department of Personnel (Civil Service), Office of Administrative Law and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). ❖ Internal Disciplinary Hearings: ➢ Represent the District in internal disciplinary hearings. ❖ Collective Bargaining Review: ➢ Provide review and advice regarding legal clarity, sufficiency and compliance with federal and state statutes for collective bargaining agreements; and provide specific interpretations of agreement provisions and statutory changes, which may affect agreement provisions. When requested by the District, attend and participate in collective bargaining negotiations...
