The Township Conflict/Special shall be either (a) a member of or employed by multi-discipline firm of New Jersey licensed attorneys with at least eight (8) years experience, or (b) shall personally have at least ten (10) years experience, representing municipalities in all aspects of municipal law including but not limited to general municipal government law; tort claims act, ethics; municipal litigation and appeals; Fair Housing Act, COAH, and affordable housing issues; NJ employment and personnel law; tax appeal experience, eminent domain and redevelopment issues; municipal finance; redevelopment and real estate issues; election law; OPRA, OPMA, municipal land use law including state regulations affecting the same; municipal utilities law; Green Acres and open space law; NJDEP, Pinelands legislation, and regulations; and familiarity with Titles 40 & 40A of the New Jersey Statutes. The individual(s) appointed as Township Conflict/Special Attorney or primarily assigned by a firm must be a New Jersey licensed attorney, admitted to the bar for at least eight (8) years and have five (5) years prior experience as Township Conflict/Special Attorney. The Township Conflict/Special Attorney may, in his/her discretion be assisted by employees of the Attorney’s firm with lesser levels of experience. Firm and individual must comply with the local pay to play ordinance.
