The Borough Attorney shall have such powers and perform such
duties as are provided for the office of Borough Attorney by state
law or ordinances of the Borough. In furtherance of such general powers
and duties, but without limitation thereto, the Borough Attorney shall:
A. Represent the Borough in all judicial and administrative proceedings
in which the Borough or any of its officers or agencies may be a party
or have an interest.
B. Provide legal counsel and advice where required by the Mayor and
Council or any member thereof and shall, in general, serve as the
legal advisor to the Mayor and Council on all matters of Borough business.
C. Provide legal counsel and advice where required by the officers and
employees of the Borough and shall serve as the general counsel of
the Borough as a municipal corporation.
D. Draft or approve as to form and sufficiency all legal documents,
contracts, deeds, ordinances and resolutions made, executed or adopted
by or on behalf of the Borough.
E. With the approval of the Mayor and Council, conduct appeals from
orders, decisions or judgments affecting any interest of the Borough,
as he may in his discretion determine to be necessary or desirable
or as directed by the Mayor and Council.
F. Subject
to the approval of the Borough Mayor and Council, have power to enter
into any agreement, compromise or settlement of any litigation in
which the Borough is involved.
G. Render
opinions, in writing, upon any question of law submitted to him by
a majority of the Mayor and Council with respect to their official
powers and duties and perform such duties as may be necessary to provide
legal counsel to the Mayor and Council in the administration of municipal
affairs.
H. Coordinate
and monitor the work and activities of any special counsel retained
by the Mayor and Council and of any counsel assigned by the Borough's
insurance carrier in response to litigation.
The Mayor and Council may appoint any such attorneys and law
firms as may be required to serve as special counsel to the Borough
to provide for the legal counsel needs of the Borough and respond
to any matters to which the Borough or its officers and employees
become a party. Any and all attorneys providing special counsel services
shall be admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey. The
Special Counsel or the Special Counsel's law firm shall be paid such
retainer, fees, and compensation for services rendered as may be agreed
upon and authorized by the Mayor and Council. Said retainer, fees,
and compensation shall be paid upon submission of a claim in accordance
with the Borough' s policies and procedures for payment of claims.