(1) The Borough of Kenilworth is requesting Qualifications from qualified individuals and firms to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel Services. The Borough of Kenilworth employs approximately 110 employees of which approximately 50 are covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements. There are two unions, representing police and public works. (2) Provide review and advice regarding the Borough’s personnel policies and practices, especially regarding compliance with and interpretation of applicable federal, state and local statutes, rules, regulations and related operating parameters. (3) Provide assistance and advise regarding case presentation and representation of the Borough before third party review and appeal boards for personnel and collective bargaining cases and disputes. Specifically, prepare cases for and provide representation usually before the New Jersey Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC), Office of Administrative Law and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which required. (4) Represent the Borough in internal disciplinary hearings. (5) Provide review and advice regarding legal clarity, sufficiency and compliance with federal and state statutes for collective bargaining agreements; and provide specific interpretations of agreement provisions and statutory changes, which may effect agreement provisions. When requested by the Borough, attend and participate in collective bargaining negotiations...
