The Township of Franklin is soliciting proposals from interested attorneys to provide legal services to the Township’s Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Township intends to award to the attorneys, who, in the sole judgment of the Township, (i) possesses the professional and administrative capabilities to provide the proposed services, and (ii) agree to provide the proposed services based on the terms and conditions determined by the Township to provide the greatest benefit to the taxpayers of Franklin. It is the intention to award to one attorney. Firms and/or persons responding to this RFP shall be able to demonstrate that they will have the continuing capabilities to perform these services, including, but not limited to: a) Expertise to provide legal services to the Board as their attorney. b) Attorney in good standing and licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey c) Knowledge and experience with the rules, regulations and process of the appropriate New Jersey statutes as related to Land Use d) Knowledge and experience in Roberts Rules of Order and conducting a public meeting e) Demonstrable experience in the representation of public bodies, including but not limited to, municipalities, State of New Jersey, or instrumentalities of the state. f) Five years experience representing a land use board of representing applicants before land use boards.
