Township Council Meeting — Packet

74-26 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: Samuel Klein and Company 550 Broad Street, 11th Floor Newark, NJ 07102 Hereinafter referred to as the "Professional”. W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, the Township recognizes the need for Municipal Audit Services; and WHEREAS, in that connection Samuel Klein and Company is qualified to provide said services; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to engage Samuel Klein and Company 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 make the annual audit of the Township financial records for the year ending December 31, 2025 and serve as the Township Auditor for the calendar year 2026. The Professional shall perform the duties prescribed by law all in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the laws and regulations of the State of New Jersey regarding same. The Professional shall perform such duties and render such services as may from time to time be requested by the Township, Mayor and Council, the Chief Financial Officer or the 1