Zoning Board of Adjustment Attorney Services (RFP)

Township of West Caldwell

Zoning Board of Adjustment Attorney. The Zoning Board of Adjustment Attorney shall perform such duties as are prescribed by general law and local ordinance. In addition, subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Board of Adjustment Attorney shall: a. Attend all meetings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and provide legal work and representation of the Zoning Board of Adjustment at same. b. Perform all legal work required by the Zoning Board of Adjustment as well as any additional duties as required. c. Work with the Board Chairperson and Board Secretary to review all development applications and/or applications for relief submitted to the Board of Adjustment. d. Prepare all resolutions as directed by the Zoning Board of Adjustment and prepare opinions and ruling on questions of law that may arise at Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings. e. Coordinate all efforts with the appropriate official of the administration to effectuate the intent and objectives of the Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et. seq.), the Master Plan and the Land Use Code of the Township. f. Work closely with the Township Attorney as necessary to represent the Township in any litigation and conduct trials, appeals, and other proceedings based upon any decisions rendered by the Board of Adjustment. g. Maintain all legal papers, documents, memoranda, reports and other records elating to the legal duties of the Board of Adjustment. Upon termination of services with the Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Attorney shall forthwith surrender to the Zoning Board of Adjustment all such property and shall furnish written consent to substitution of his/her successor in any pending actions or proceedings. h. Provide general advice as directed by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Township of Cranford

To provide planning services for the zoning board of adjustment.

Township of Warren

Board of adjustment attorney.