Respondent must be an Attorney or law firm licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey. Respondent must have experience and reputation in the practice of municipal law, must demonstrate knowledge of the Borough and the subject matter addressed under the proposed contract; must have the ability to accommodate the required meetings of the Borough and provide other information to demonstrate why the Respondent's appointment would be in the best interest of the Borough. $ 80,000.00 plus fixed salary The duties of the Borough Attorney shall include, but not be limited to: a) Representing the BOROUGH in all suits and proceedings before legal or administrative courts of the State as assigned by the Council, except in those matters in which other counsel is provided through insurance coverage or for which other counsel has been appointed pursuant to the within Request for Qualification Process, b) Advising the Mayor and Council of the BOROUGH in all legal matters coming before that body during the course of its conducting the business of the Borough, c) Attending all meetings and sessions of the Mayor and Council, unless excused by the Mayor and Council, d) Performing legal research and providing opinions, as needed and requested by the Mayor and Council, e) Making himself or herself available at reasonable times to assist and advise the Mayor and Council, by phone or in person, with regard to all legal matters arising before the Mayor and Council in the exercise of its duties, f) Drafting Ordinances and Resolutions as directed by the Mayor and Council, g) All other services requested to be performed by the Mayor and Council.
