The Planning/Bd. of Adjustment Attorney shall be either (a) a member of or employed by a firm of attorneys or (b) an individual attorney, with at least seven (7) years’ experience as a joint land use board attorney, Planning/Bd. of Adjustment attorney, or zoning board attorney, or shall have appeared on behalf of applicants before such boards regularly. Extensive work and knowledge of the MLUL, experience in Devising Master Plans, and some Affordable Housing experience is required. The individual attorney shall have at least fire (5) years’ experience as a municipal, planning, or zoning board attorney or shall demonstrate five (5) years of experience in a practice devoted significantly to zoning, planning, and development law in New Jersey. The Planning/Bd. of Adjustment Attorney may, in his/her discretion, be assisted by employees of the Attorney’s firm with lesser levels of experience. The Planning/Bd. of Adjustment Attorney must be an attorney at law of New Jersey. The Planning/Bd. of Adjustment Attorney shall attend all regular and special Planning/Bd. of Adjustment meetings, which shall include routine phone calls with staff. The Planning/Bd. of Adjustment Attorney shall prepare and defend all litigation affecting the Planning/Bd. of Adjustment or any member of it, which is the result of decisions made on applications or in the normal performance of their official duties pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law. The Planning/Bd. of Adjustment Attorney shall provide legal advice, research, and assistance on any other special matters, which the Planning/Bd. of Adjustment may require to be addressed by the attorney. The Planning/Bd. of Adjustment Attorney shall draft all legal documents as may be required including preparation of documents, Developers Agreements, and review of deeds, covenants, easements, etc. The Planning/Bd. of Adjustment Attorney shall represent or advise the Planning/Bd. of Adjustment on any matter in which the Planning/Bd. of Adjustment may have a present or future interest.
