The successful firm will provide the Township with legal guidance relating to, but not necessarily limited to: 1. Attendance at any regular meetings, workshop meetings, executive sessions and special meetings of the Township Committee, as requested by the Township Attorney, Township Committee or Administration, including phone conferences with members of the Township Committee, the Township Mayor and Administration. 2. Representing the Township in litigation assigned by the Township Attorney and Township Administrator in the State of New Jersey (State or Federal Courts and / or administrative forums or Arbitration Hearings) and in any and all other proceedings wherein the attorney’s professional services may be required and wherein the Township is a party, or its rights or interests are involved. This shall include but not be limited to all court appearances, all work associated with any litigation, including initiating suit or defending any suit, as duly authorized by the Township Committee, and any and all other activities to properly represent the Township of Neptune in assigned matters. 3. Keeping the Township Committee and Administration advised of the character and progress of assigned legal proceedings, claims and other matters handled by the Attorney, and keeping a record of all such proceedings in connection with same, for and on behalf of the Township or in which the Township is interested. 4. In any assigned matter, investigating the facts and ascertaining the legal position of the Township concerning any accident, claim or liability, and the Attorney shall in said case promptly do what may be required for the protection of the interests of the Township, as directed by the Township Committee. 5. Represents the Township and Township Assessor in all Tax Appeal matters.
