The scope of services for which PHA is soliciting proposals is generally to provide comprehensive legal services as Legal Counsel to the Plymouth Housing Authority. The scope of services shall include, but is not limited to the following: ● To act as Attorney for the authority in all matters for which the authority may request legal counsel. ● To represent the authority in all general litigation matters, both as plaintiff’s counsel and defendant’s counsel. ● To represent the authority in all personnel and labor relations matters, including but not limited to employment contract matters and employee discipline matters. ● Be available to attend regular and special meetings of PHA, if requested by the Board of Commissioners, where legal advice is likely to be needed. ● To be available for consultation, upon reasonable notice, with the Chairperson of the Commissioners. ● To inform the Executive Director or Interim Business Manager and the Commissioners, on a continuing basis, of their rights and duties regarding current statutes and court decisions. ● To inform the Executive Director or Interim Business Manager and the Commissioners, on a continuing basis, of their rights and duties regarding rules and regulations by the CT Department of Housing (DOH), CT Housing Finance Authority (CHFA), and US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Connecticut Human Rights Office (CHRO.) ● To review contracts and bidding documents requisite to the construction or rehabilitation of new or existing housing developments. ● To review the legality of all contracts to which the Authority is a party, and advise the Authority on request regarding disputes arising under such contracts
