The Township is seeking proposals from attorneys licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey that wish to serve as Bloomfield Historic Preservation Commission Attorney for the Township of Bloomfield. The successful attorney will provide the Historic Preservation Committee with legal guidance relating to, but not necessarily limited to: 1. All legal issues of the Historic Preservation Commission, including but not limited to, Historic Preservation Commission meetings, telephone conferences and consultations, legal research and advisory opinions, litigation, correspondence, negotiations, application review and other matters related to Historic Preservation Commission business and the Historic Preservation Law and local Historic Preservation Ordinance. 2. Representing the Historic Preservation Commission in litigation in the State of New Jersey and in any and all other proceedings wherein the attorney’s professional services may be required and wherein the Historic Preservation Commission is a party or its rights or interests are involved. This shall include but not be limited to all court appearances, arbitration hearings, appeals and all work associated with any litigation, including initiating suit or defending any suit, as duly authorized by the Historic Preservation Commission. 3. Keeping the Historic Preservation Commission and Administration advised of the character and progress of legal proceedings, appeals, claims and other matters handled by the Attorney, and keeping a record of all such proceedings in connection with same, for and on behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission. 4. Prepare ordinances and resolutions including all necessary documents and supporting information. 5. Review record of proceedings to ensure completeness. 6. Provide advice on legal matters. 7. Interface with Mayor and Council and Township Department heads. 8. Any other matters as directed by the Historic Preservation Commission
