The Township Attorney, in addition to such other
functions, powers and duties as may be otherwise delegated to him
by ordinances and resolutions of the Township Committee, shall:
A. Be the chief legal advisor of the municipal government
and the attorney of record in all civil proceedings wherein the Township
of Union or any department or officer thereof shall be a party by
virtue of their official relationship.
B. Advise the Township Committee and officials of the
Township of Union on any and all legal matters relating to municipal
government upon their request.
C. Attend all meetings of the Township Committee.
D. Prepare and supervise the preparation of and approve
all ordinances, contracts, deeds and other legal documents required
by the Township Committee.
E. Conduct appeals from orders, decisions and judgments
affecting any interest of the Township as he may, in his discretion,
determine to be necessary or desirable, or as directed by the Township
Committee.
F. Advise and prosecute disciplinary actions by the Municipal
Administrator and department heads against Township employees.
G. Subject to the approval of the Township Committee,
have power to enter into any agreement, compromise or settlement of
any litigation in which the Township is involved.
H. Maintain a record of all actions, suits, proceedings
and matters which relate to the Township's interest and report thereon
from time to time as the Township Committee may require.
I. Have such other functions, powers and duties as may
be provided by ordinance or resolution.
[Amended 1-26-1988 by Ord. No. 3951; 12-23-1991 by Ord. No.
4173; 12-27-1994 by Ord. No. 4367]
A. The salary and compensation of the Township Attorney
and Assistant Township Attorney shall be provided by ordinance of
the Township of Union. The sum shall be paid in equal installments
as other salaries in the Township are paid.
B. The Township Attorney and Assistant Township Attorney
shall not receive sick, vacation or personal leave.
C. The Township Attorney and Assistant Township Attorney
shall be entitled to the medical benefits package plan. Effective
January 1, 1992, the Township Attorney and Assistant Township Attorney
shall pay via payroll deduction 25% of the medical package increase,
if any, for the current year, not to exceed $100.
[Amended 1-26-1988 by Ord. No. 3951]
Upon termination of his service with the Township,
the Township Attorney shall forthwith surrender to his successor all
Township property, excluding privileged communications and work products,
together with a written consent to substitution of his successor in
all legal actions and proceedings then pending to which the Township
is a party.