Town Attorney Services

The Vendor is required to provide town attorney is a contractual position that serves as primary legal counsel to the board of trustees, mayor, and town staff.
- General Counsel services
• Attend all regular and special meetings of the board of trustees, in person or via approved remote participation, as requested and required
• Legal opinions, written memoranda, and informal guidance to the board, mayor, and staff on municipal law matters
• Advise on the legal implications of proposed board actions, ordinances, resolutions, and policies
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, intergovernmental agreements (IGAS), memoranda of understanding, and other legal documents
• Draft and review ordinances and resolutions for legal sufficiency, consistency with state law, and conformance with the town's municipal code
• Maintain familiarity with the town's municipal code and advise on code interpretation and enforcement
• Monitor changes in state municipal law, regulations, and case law that may affect the town, and advise staff and the board accordingly
• Attend planning commission and board of adjustment meetings as needed to advise on legal matters.
- Litigation and dispute resolution
• Represent the town as plaintiff and defendant in civil litigation in state and federal courts
• Coordinate with the agency and other insurers on claims and coverage matters
• Represent the town in administrative hearings, appeals, and proceedings before state agencies
• Advise on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options and represent the town in mediation or arbitration
• Manage outside counsel retained for specialized litigation matters
- Land use and planning law
• Advise the board, planning commission, and staff on land use law, zoning, and subdivision matters
• Review and advise on development applications, variance requests, special use permits, and conditional use permits
• Assist in drafting and updating the town's land use code and zoning regulations
• Advise on annexation proceedings and related agreements
• Assist with vested rights, nonconforming use, and takings issues
• Support the town's compliance with state local government land use control enabling act and related statutes.
- Real property and municipal assets
• Review and advise on real property acquisitions, dispositions, and exchanges
• Advise on easements, rights-of-way, licenses, and encroachments
• Support enforcement proceedings for code violations and nuisance abatement
• Advise on state foreclosure procedures related to tax liens and special assessments
• Review title matters and advise on title insurance requirements
- Finance, bonding, and procurement
• Advise on municipal finance matters, including general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates of participation, and notes
• Review and advise on tax increment financing (TIF), urban renewal, and special district coordination
• Advise on sales and use tax matters, including administration and enforcement
• Advise on procurement requirements under state law
- Personnel and employment law
• Advise the town on employee relations, personnel policies, and employment law compliance
• Review employee handbook, personnel policies, and job descriptions for legal compliance
• Advise on discipline, termination, and separation matters
• Advise on ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and other federal and state employment law requirements
• Support the town in workers' compensation coordination and claims.