Legal Services: Labor and Negotiations (Request for Proposals)

Description: Labor/negotiations counsel services to be provided: advise the board in legal matters with respect to labor relations and personnel administration. Review grievances with the administration and assist in writing administrative responses to the same. Represent the board in all arbitrations, administrative proceedings, court proceedings, etc. Involving labor relations or personnel administration. Advise the board on employment, employee discipline, seniority, tenure and other personnel administration matters. Advise on proposed contract language and bargaining proposals. Develop possible salary guides in accordance with board guidelines. Prepare final contract documents upon settlement and ratification of tentative agreements.