The Scope of Services shall include, but not be limited to: A. General Policy Review Provide review and advice regarding the Township’s personnel policies and practices, especially regarding compliance with and interpretation of applicable federal, state and local statutes, rules, regulations and related operating parameters. B. Third Party Representation Provide assistance and advise regarding case presentation and representation of the Township before third party review and appeal boards for personnel and collective bargaining cases and disputes. Specifically, prepare cases for and provide representation usually before, but not limited to Disciplinary Hearing Officers, the New Jersey Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC), the New Jersey Department of Personnel, Office of Administrative Law and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). C. Internal Disciplinary Hearings Represent the Township in internal disciplinary hearings. (Note: This role is limited to Major Disciplinary Actions and certain Grievances.) D. Collective Bargaining Agreement Review 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 Township, attend and participate in collective bargaining negotiations. E. Related Work • Prepare and present staff training seminars on specific legal topics, especially in areas of statutory and regulatory personnel issues, e.g., anti-sexual harassment and discrimination policy, progressive discipline, Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations etc. • Other labor/personnel related work, as required.
