9-24 Agreement.pdf

COUNSEL’s representation of the TOWNSHIP in its general legal matters, but not for litigation, arbitrated or mediated matters, in which the Township has an adversary, and which are to be billed separately and by the hour at the rate provided in the TOWNSHIP’s Attorney Billing Guidelines (currently $125.00 per hour); and WHEREAS, Richard D. Trenk, Esq. is a member at COUNSEL which shall be retained to assist Mr. Trenk in performance of his duties as Township Attorney. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Scope of Services. The TOWNSHIP hereby retains the services of COUNSEL, to provide all general legal services on behalf of the TOWNSHIP as provided by State statutes, regulations and the Revised General Ordinances of the TOWNSHPP, including, but not limited to: (i) providing legal advice to the Mayor, Council, and Department Directors, in their day to day operation of the TOWNSHIP’s government, including compliance with the Local Public Contracts Law, the Open Public Meetings Act, the Open Public Records Act, the Local Finance Law, Local Budget Law, Civil Service Law, etc.; (ii) legal research and drafting of legal opinions, contracts, agreements, resolutions and ordinances required for the effective and efficient operation of the TOWNSHIP’s government; (iii) providing legal advice regarding policy initiatives and changes; (iv) representing the TOWNSHIP’s interests in the purchase and sale of real property, and other property; (v) enforcement of licensing and regulatory ordinances of the TOWNSHIP, etc.; (vi) representation of the Township in any and all judicial and administrative proceedings, whether before a