SCOPE OF SERVICES It is the intent of the City Council to solicit Qualification Statements from Respondents that have expertise in the provision of professional legal services as described below and as set forth in the attached Notice of Solicitation for Responses. Respondents must demonstrate that they will have the continuing capabilities to perform these services. The City Council of the City of Orange Township isseeking an attorney and/or law firm that will handle special legal matters as directed by the City Attorney only when it is deemed that a conflict of legal interest exist, which legally and ethically conflicts the Law Department from rendering legal advice. The Special Legal Counsel Attorney (and other attorneys, if any) shall perform the following duties, when only when it is deemed by that a conflict of interest exists, which legally and ethically conflicts the Law Department from rendering legal advice to the City Council: A. Defend claim relative to the City Council B. File lawsuits and defend same on behalf of the City Council, prepare reports and provide advice and counsel to the City Council regarding issues that arise, that include, but are not limited to: litigation, regulations and ordinances C. Interact with the City Administration on related legal issues D. Interact with the City’s insurance carrier, regarding liability issues; E. Attend meetings as requested by the Mayor and Council.
