109-24 Authorizing Execution of Professional Services Agreement with Fernando Marlin Esq. as Public Defender - 2024.pdf

109-24 March 26, 2024 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) is mandated to provide Public Defender services for indigent persons in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to appointment Fernando Marlin, Esq. as the Township’s Public Defender for a one-year term; and WHEREAS, Mr. Marlin has agreed to serve as the Township’s Public Defender pursuant to the terms of the professional services agreement, annexed hereto as Exhibit “A.” NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE that Fernando Marlin, Esq. be and is hereby named as Municipal Public Defender for the Township of West Orange at the rate of $350.00 per session and subject to the terms of the professional services agreement, annexed hereto as Exhibit “A;” and it is further RESOLVED that Mr. Marlin’s appoint shall run from January 1, 2024 until December 31, 2024; and it is further RESOLVED that the within appointment is pursuant to the fair and open process set forth in the Pay to Play Laws of the State of New Jersey; and it is further RESOLVED that notice of this contract designation shall be available in accordance with the applicable laws. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Bill Rutherford Township Clerk Council President Adopted: March 26, 2024