242-25 Exhibit B - Agreement to Retain Semeraro Fahrney for Appointment as Township Attorney - 2025 - FINAL.pdf

Execution Copy hourly rate of $175.00, which includes payment for COUNSEL’s representation of the TOWNSHIP in its general legal matters, including litigation, contractual, arbitrated or mediated matters; and WHEREAS, Mark J. Semeraro and the attorneys associated with Semeraro & Fahrney, LLC whom will be providing the services herein. 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 TOWNSHIP, including, but not limited to: (i) providing legal advice to the Mayor, 2. 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 drafiing 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 certain judicial and administrative proceedings, whether before a judge, arbitrator, or mediator, in which the Township, or any of its officers in their official capacity, may have an interest; and (vii) related matters.