Legal Services

The vendor is required to provide legal services for include:
• Draft, recommend and review ordinances, agreements, policies, memoranda of understanding, resolutions, board motions, easements and similar documents.
• Participate in non-labor negotiations when requested.
• Assist the board in the sale or purchase of real and personal property, including preparation of deeds and related contracts.
• Provide legal advice and prepare formal opinions on the legal ramifications and implications of matters before the board
• Provide analysis of other forms of public works administrative organization, water and sewer or public works authorities.
• Attend board of public works meetings when requested, remote or in-person.
• Represent the board, when requested, at various governmental agencies at all levels of government, including the grand traverse county board of commissioners, board municipalities and non-member municipalities, including those from adjacent counties.
• Consult with the board and the board staff on all policies and procedures, as needed, including policies and procedures required to comply with workplace safety regulations.
• Provide monthly detailed invoices to the board director for work performed under the general legal counsel negotiated rate.
• Representation, as requested by the board as either a plaintiff or defendant, or in coordination with insurance-provided legal counsel.
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: May 02, 2025