Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Provide advice and/or representation in a wide variety of matters and: (a) Have general litigation experience and a specialized knowledge of the functions of water and/or sewer utilities within municipal government; (b) Be particularly steeped in environmental law which includes municipal water providers, environmental enforcement, permitting decisions (issuance and denial thereof), penalty enforcement actions, administrative determinations and environmental regulations; (c) Ability to assist in the cooperation with and coordination of requested information from various governmental agencies and their inquiries; (d) Is familiar with various State and Federal agencies involved in environmental law including the enforcement thereof and particularly those areas concerning the municipal water supply and the regulation thereof; (e) Be able to competently represent EOBWC and designated personnel before various tribunals, boards and panels in all matters arising therefrom will be required; (f) Have an understanding of OPRA and the Open Public Meetings Act and be able to advise the clients; (g) Possess a clear understanding of the “new discovery rules” including but not limited to ediscovery; (h) Be able to maintain a close working relationship with the City’s Office of Corporation Counsel and work under the direction and supervision thereof as directed and where necessary and appropriate; (i) Be able to attend public meetings which may be called at the discretion of the EOBWC and be prepared to provide other types of legal services of a specialized nature. 2. Proposed Billable Hourly Services subject to negotiation and approval by the East Orange Board of Water Commissioners (a) Submit proposed hourly rates for litigation and other general matters; (b) Submit a proposed blended hourly rate for litigation and other general matters