71-22 Exhibit-Retain Joseph Deer Esq. as Public Defender - 2022.pdf

6. The provisions of this agreement are subject to the limitations of the provisions of the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A. 59:2-1 et seq., and the New Jersey Contractual Liability Act, N.J.S.A. 59:13-1 et seq. 7. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey without regard to principles of conflict of laws. All contract claims under this agreement shall be subject to and governed by the provisions of the New Jersey Contractual Liability Act N.J.S.A. 59:13-1 et seq. 8. This agreement may be terminated at any time on thirty (30) days written notice. No cause or justification is required for termination. 9. During the term of this agreement Deer shall be present at all municipal court sessions where a public defender’s services may be needed. If an emergency arises, Deer shall be required to obtain a substitute public defender and provide notice to the Municipal Court Administrator, Municipal Prosecutor and Township Attorney. Such replacement shall receive the Session Fee for that session. 10. The term of this agreement shall expire on December 31, 2022; however, absent the selection of a new public defender, all terms and conditions of this agreement shall continue in full force and effect. 11. Both the Township and Deer agree to abide by the mandatory equal employment opportunity language as set forth in N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. 12. During the performance of this contract, the Township agrees as follows: (a) The Township, where applicable, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation or sex. Except with respect to affectional or sexual orientation, the Township will take affirmative action to ensure that such applicants are recruited and employed, and that employees are treated during employment regard to their age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation or sex. Such action shall include, but not limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including

llowing: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Township agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the Public Agency Compliance Officer setting forth provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. 2 4838-8356-6823, v. 1