The County of Cumberland (Board of Health) hereby requests proposals from New Jersey attorneys or law firms who are licensed and certified by the State of New Jersey to Serve as Legal Counsel for the Cumberland County Board of Health. The attorney shall receive a monthly retainer to provide the following services/responsibilities: A. Attend all regular and special meetings of the Board of Health. There is currently a minimum of twelve (12) meetings per year. The Board of Health is currently paying its attorney a yearly retainer of $15,000.00 (paid monthly). The services outlined in Paragraphs A, B (below) and C (below) are considered to be provided under the monthly retainer. B. Perform any and all duties as may be required for general operation of the Board. These duties shall include preparation of resolutions, position papers, general correspondence, review of legislation/regulations and preparation of other documents as may be required for general operation of the Board. C. Be available for telephone consultations with the Chairman of the Board, Secretary of the Board, Director of Administration, the Health Officer and/or any other agents/individuals designated by the Board. D. The attorney shall also provide the following professional services for which they shall be compensated on a mutually agreed upon hourly rate: 1) civil and criminal litigation on behalf of the Board; 2) attendance at and appearances for the Board at administrative hearings; 3) attendance at hearings and/or conferences with State or Federal agencies; 4) preparation of bid specifications and related documents in coordination with the County Finance Department, Budget Division; 5) preparation of contracts; 6) assistance with OPRA requests at the request of the Custodian of Records; and 7) preparation of lease and of other documents beyond the normal scope of the general operation of the Board. These services shall not be performed without prior authorization of the Board. E. The attorney shall be reimbursed by the Board for out-of-pocket expenses such as filing fees, recording fees, publication fees, court costs and other like expenses incurred by the attorney in the course of representing the Board. These expenses shall be subject to prior approval of the Board. These expenses shall be reimbursed on a one-to-one basis.
