Specifications include, but are not limited to: (1) Supervise and coordinate negotiations within the scope of the Borough’s affordable housing obligations promulgated by legislative, executive, and judicial entities of the State of New Jersey and other public entities, including but not limited to the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) and the Fair Share Housing Center of New Jersey; (2) Prosecute or defend any and all suits or actions, whether in law, equity or administrative proceedings, to which the Borough, through its redevelopment actions or undertakings, may be a party or in which it may be interested, or proceedings in which any officer of the Borough in the capacity of such office may be a party; (3) Serve as legal advisor and counsel thereby rendering opinions in writing and giving advice on all affordable housing questions of law submitted affecting the municipality; (4) Attend Regular and Special Meetings of the Mayor and Council, Planning Board/Zoning Board of Adjustment as directed; (5) Draft, or supervise the phraseology of any contract or other legal document or instrument to which the Borough may be a party; (6) Draft and approve as to form and sufficiency all legal documents, Ordinances, and Resolutions made, executed or adopted by or on behalf of the Borough; (7) Subject to ratification by the Mayor and Council, have the power to enter into any agreements, compromises or settlements of any appeal litigation in which the Borough is involved; (8) Work in concert and coordination with Borough staff including but not limited to the Borough’s Municipal Housing Liaison, Redevelopment Counsel, and Municipal Planner(s); (9) Have such other functions, powers, and duties as may be provided by General Law or Ordinance.
