26-26 Appointment of Special Counsel - Revised 1.20.26.pdf

2 WHEREAS, the Township Council has been advised of the identity of the proposed Special Counsel, the scope of representation, the hourly rate of compensation, and the maximum amount to be expended for such services, in accordance with the requirements of the Township Code; and WHEREAS, the proposed Special Counsel shall be compensated at a rate of $185.00 per hour, and the total compensation for such services shall not exceed $7,500.00, without further encumbrance unless further authorized by formal action of the Township Council; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been certified by the Chief Financial Officer to cover the authorized expenditure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, in the County of Essex and State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. Authorization of Special Counsel. The Township Attorney is hereby authorized, pursuant to § 2-9.4 of the Township Code, to appoint and retain outside legal counsel to serve as Special Counsel due to the existence of a conflict of interest that precludes representation by the Township Attorney. 2. Appointment of Special Counsel. The Township Attorney has conducted a preliminary review of the allegations and has determined that a conflict exists, which precludes the Township Attorney from investigating the allegations asserted against an official or employee of the Township in his/her official capacity and pursuant to § 2-9.4 of the Township Code, hereby appoints Deena B. Rosendahl, Esq., of Clery, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs, LLC, to serve as Special Counsel for the limited purpose of investigating the allegations asserted against an official or employee of the Township in his/her official capacity. 3. Appointment of Designated Conflict Counsel. The Township Attorney has determined that a conflict exists, which precludes the Township Attorney from investigating the allegations asserted and pursuant to § 2-9.4 of the Township Code, hereby designates himself,