Specifications include, but are not limited to: Qualified attorneys and/or legal firms to provide Municipal Legal Services to be utilized by various town departments, as needed. The legal services desired are more fully described as follows: 1. Acts as Town Attorney to the Town of Windham. Counsel will provide advice and interpretation of municipal corporation law as it applies to the Town. Such information may involve federal laws as well as state and local statutes and ordinances. 2. Represents the Town before administrative agencies and in court proceedings, conducting legal research, finding relevant facts, writing, and reviewing documents. Prosecutes municipal ordinance and code violations, and serves as defense counsel for law suits filed against the Town. 3. Acts as legal advisor to the Town Administrator and Board of Selectmen in all areas of municipal law, as well as the Community Development Director and Planning Board as needed for land use and code enforcement matters. Advises any other officer or department head of the Town in matters relating to his/her official duties when so requested and authorized by the Town Administrator. 4. Receives assignments from the Town Administrator for all areas. The Community Development Director is also authorized to engage the services of counsel when planning or zoning issues are involved. 5. The Attorney(s) will prepare and review all ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, bonds, and other written instruments submitted to him/her by the Town Administrator and/or Community Development Director and shall promptly render an opinion as to their legality.
