The successful firm will provide the City with legal guidance relating to, but not necessarily limited to: 1. Legal research and/or advisory opinions as needed; 2. Research and draft resolutions and agreements; 3. Represent the City and its officials in contested matters and litigation with regard to the collection of penalties and other enforcement action under the Uniform Commercial Code; 4. Meet and confer with representatives of the Construction Office and represent the City on matters involving the Uniform Construction Code before the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson County, the Hudson County Construction Board of Appeals and other tribunals; 5. Attend meetings of the Board of Commissioners upon request; 6. Conduct programs on specified legal issues for appropriate elected officials and/or city employees upon request; and 7. Any other matters as directed by the City.
