To provide legal services to all four Divisions of the Park Commission, and the Commissioners to represent the Somerset County Park Commission in contract development and execution, policy and procedures development; and to provide legal guidance on initiatives of the Somerset County Park Commission. General Counsel shall be compensated on a fixed monthly retainer and hourly basis as follows: A. Fixed Monthly Retainer: 1. Preparation for, travel to, and attendance of a monthly Park Commission meeting averaging up to two hours in duration, and any special meetings as required. Preparation includes resolutions, routine reports, and documents, and may include occasional post-meeting phone calls to resolve minor/routine situations. 2. Phone or email discussions with the Director, Secretary-Director of Operations, Human Resources Administrator, and other personnel requiring advice and guidance of a usual nature (i.e. brief phone calls). 3. Review of correspondence and policies and procedures. B. Hourly Rate, plus Out-of-Pocket Expenses for Specialized Legal Services: 1. Representation of the Park Commission in potential claims and litigation matters. Securing additional independent counsel and/or specialized services, at the direction and approval of the Park Commission to assist with certain legal expertise outside of the customary scope of services.
