The Township Attorney shall be a New Jersey licensed attorney with at least eight (8) years of experience in all aspects of local government law, and familiarity with Titles 40 & 40A of the New Jersey Statutes, as well as Affordable Housing matters of the Township. The Township Attorney may, in his/her discretion, be assisted by employees of the Attorney’s firm with lesser levels of experience. Alternatively, the Township will consider candidates who meet the experience levels set forth above through devotion of a significant portion of their practice time to representing municipal entities but who may not have achieved the requisite number of years as the appointed Municipal Attorney. Such candidates should submit at least two (2) letters of recommendation from attorneys who meet the time of service as Municipal Attorney requirements. The Township Labor Counsel shall be a New Jersey licensed attorney with at least two (2) years of experience in contract law, negotiations and knowledge of PERS/PFRS rules and regulations, and experience in negotiating Collective Bargaining Agreements. The individual(s) appointed as Township Labor Counsel or primarily assigned by a firm must be a New Jersey licensed attorney and have at least five (5) years prior experience. The Township Labor Counsel may, in his/her discretion be assisted by employees of the Attorney’s firm with lesser levels of experience. Alternatively, the Township will consider candidates who meet the experience levels set forth above through devotion of a significant portion of their practice time to representing municipal entities but who may not have achieved the requisite number of years as the appointed Township Labor Counsel. Such candidates shall submit at least two (2) letters of recommendation from attorneys who meet the time of service as Township Labor Counsel requirements.
