PHMUA Special Conflict Counsel (Request for Qualifications)

Professional special conflict counseling services: 1. Guide the Authority in the legal execution of Authority business. 2. Draft, prepare and/or approve all legal documents, briefs, contracts, deeds, ordinances and resolutions made, executed or adopted by or on behalf of the Authority. 3. With the approval of the Commissioners, conduct appeals from orders, decisions or judgments effecting any interest of the Authority as the Attorney in his/her discretion determines to be necessary or desirable, or as directed by the Commissioners. 4. General Policy Review - Provide review and advice regarding the Authority's personnel policies and practices, especially regarding compliance with and interpretation of applicable federal, state, and local statutes, rules, regulations, and related operating parameters. 5. Third Party Representation - If applicable, provide assistance and advice regarding case presentation and representation of the Authority before third party review and appeal boards for personnel and collective bargaining cases and disputes. Specifically, prepare cases for and provide representation usually before, but not limited to Disciplinary Hearing Officers, the New Jersey Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC), the New Jersey Department of Personnel (Civil Service), Office of Administrative Law and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).