Borough Attorney (Request for Proposals)

Description: Borough attorney shall serve as director of law. Responsibilities shall include: assisting borough staff and perform duties as outlined; providing legal counsel; providing representation of the borough on tax appeals before the county board of taxation; attending regularly scheduled and special council meetings and such meetings that may be required by the mayor, council, or staff; assisting in preparation and review of bid documents for public contracts; assisting in the preparation of ordinances and resolutions; reviewing all resolutions and ordinances prior to council meetings; representing the borough in the sale or purchase of real estate; working with the borough’s municipal housing liaison and administrative agent; defending the borough, mayor, or council in prerogative writ complaints, as well as representation before any other public agencies or bodies; opra compliance; and providing professional services to the borough on all legal issues relative to the standard operations of the borough.