87-26 Agreement with Antonelli Kantor Rivera (Labor).pdf

87-26 AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this __________ day of __________, 2026 BETWEEN: Township of West Orange 66 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Hereinafter referred to as the "Township” AND: Antonelli, Kantor, Rivera 354 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 1000 Livingston, NJ 07039 Hereinafter referred to as the "Professional”. W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, the Township recognizes the need for the services of a Labor Attorney; and WHEREAS, in that connection Antonelli, Kantor, Rivera is qualified to provide said services; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to engage Antonelli, Kantor, Rivera to serve as an “Independent Contractor” to provide professional services that may be designated by the Township as a fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions and stipulations hereinafter set forth, it is mutually agreed by and between the parties: 1. WORK TO BE PERFORMED The Professional shall be responsible for all labor and employment matters in the Township. These matters include labor negotiations, fact-finding interest arbitration, arbitrations, labor and employment counseling, PERC proceedings, disciplinary hearings and employment litigation. The Professional shall be available for consultation on a daily basis and shall deal directly with the Mayor and Business Administrator. 1