However, if you read his no-bid contract from
July 1, 2013, it does NOT state that he is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any
appellate division cases. You can read
page 4 to see what is and is not required of him as borough attorney.
“The
services to be performed by the ATTORNEY
shall include representation of the BOROUGH
in various matters
as directed by the
Mayor and Council for the BOROUGH
and/or the Municipal Manager,
including, but not limited to, preparation of all Resolutions and Ordinances as requested and identified by the Mayor and Council and/or Municipal
Manager, the preparation of legal opinions
as requested by the Mayor
and Council and/or
Municipal Manager, the representation
of the legal interests of the BOROUGH in litigation and administrative proceedings before the State trial courts of the State of
New Jersey and administrative agencies
of the State of New Jersey
and the representation of the interests
of the BOROUGH
in arbitration or grievance proceedings instituted against the BOROUGH, the preparation of contracts and agreements required
by the BOROUGH, the review specifications for the procurement of goods and services
by the BOROUGH, the rendering of legal advice and opinions
to the Mayor and Council,
the Municipal Manager
and/or Department Heads of the BOROUGH and such other legal services as may be necessary
for the efficient operation of the governmental affairs of the BOROUGH.”
“Provided however, notwithstanding the
foregoing, the ATTORNEY shall not be required to represent the BOROUGH in any
tax appeals, municipal bonding work, labor or contract disputes or disputes
with the Police Department or Police Benevolent Association, any work assigned
by the BOROUGH to outside counsel and any matters where the ATTORNEY has a
conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the
ATTORNEY from engaging in any other public or private employment and the
private practice of law.
