Specifications include, but are not limited to: Legal services every five (5) years, the Town is seeking to retain legal counsel to handle all legal matters relating to the operation of town government, except the School Department and bond counsel services. The Town Solicitor, with the assistance of any Assistant Town Solicitors, shall be the attorney for the Town and legal advisor to the Town Council, Town Manager, and all other offices, departments, and agencies of the Town. The Town Solicitor must have at least fifteen (15) years’ experience in the general practice of law, including at least ten (10) years’ active experience representing Rhode Island municipal governments. The Town Solicitor or designated Assistant Town Solicitors shall appear for and protect the rights of the Town in all actions, suits, or proceedings civil or criminal brought by or against it or for or against any of its offices, departments, or agencies and shall perform such other duties as the Council may require. The Town Council may retain special counsel in such cases or other matters as the Town Council shall deem advisable. The Town Solicitor shall assist and advise in this respect. The Town Solicitor will coordinate the transmission of cases referable to legal counsel of the Town’s insurance carriers which may be obligated to furnish the defense of liability suits.
