Legal Services

The vendor is required to provide from qualified law firms to provide a full range of legal services to the commission and to act as its general counsel.
- Attend meetings of the commission (which are generally held twelve times per year) and as requested, of subcommittees of the commission (generally once or twice a month).
- Also, as requested, prepare agendas and minutes for the subcommittee meetings, review for accuracy the minutes of the commission meetings and assist in the conduct of executive sessions and deliberations for the commission
- Provide advice and counsel in resolving disputes or questions arising under the plans, including the rights or obligations of persons applying for or receiving benefits from the plans
 - Represent the commission in administrative and judicial proceedings involving the plans, and act as liaison to the attorney general’s office (formal and informal opinions) on behalf of the commission.
- Manage all freedom of information requests for the commission and represent the commission, if necessary, in front of the freedom of information commission.
- Research and advise the commission on matters pertaining to its fiduciary duties, litigation, legislation, regulations and policy.
- Render primary legal assistance to the commission on all relevant legal issues; draft commission memorandums and prepare final decisions (declaratory rulings) of the commission in contested cases.
 - When appropriate, examine and cross-examine witnesses at commission hearings.
 - As requested by the commission, assist in the communication of concerns involving pension fund issues to trustees, staff, consultants, advisors and other parties, including testifying before or responding to elected or appointment officials in the legislative and executive branches of the government.
- Review, analyze, investigate and research as necessary to carry out the services set forth above.
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: April 02, 2025