Serve as legal counsel for the Mayor and Common Council of the City. Attend all regular(usually two evenings per month) and special meetings of the City Council. Attend City Council Committee meetings as requested. Interface with the City Clerk/Administrator as needed. Prepare resolutions and ordinances for the City as requested by the Mayor, City Council or Clerk/Administrator. Apprise the City and its officials and offices of developments in the law requiring compliance, policy development or other action. Prepares and/or reviews contracts,leases, bid specifications, bid proposals, applications, submissions and/or other documents requiring execution or other action by the City. Must be available for consultation with various City Officials, including Police Chief, Municipal Court Administrator, Zoning Officer, Code Officials,Public Works Department Heads, City Engineer, City Treasurer, Tax Collector, Tax Assessor, etc.Serves as legal counsel as needed to various City Boards, including Shade Tree Advisory Board,Public Library Board, Board of Health, etc. Represents the City and/or City Officials in all litigation matters, except where counsel is provided by insurance coverage and in such instances, serves as principal contact with appointed counsel. Represents the City in all disciplinary actions involving City employees and all "Civil Service" appeals before the Office of Administrative Law or PERC Arbitrations. Represents the City in all license renewal hearings or enforcement proceedings relating to licensed activities including: liquor license establishments, automotive repair establishments and residential landlords. Represents City in all Tax Appeals before the County Board of Taxation and/or Tax Court. Interfaces with City Labor Counsel, Bond Counsel,Redevelopment Counsel, and City Auditor and other professionals as may be requested or required to perform services.
