COUNSEL – BOND

2026-11-03

The successful firm will provide MCIA with legal guidance relating to , but not necessarily limited to the following : 1 . Legal research and / or advisory opinions as needed ; 2 . Render the bond counsel opinion regarding the validity and binding effect of the bonds , the source of payment and security for the bonds , and the excludability of interest on the bonds from gross income for federal income tax purposes ; 3 . Prepare and review documents necessary or appropriate to the authorization , issuance , sale , and delivery of the bonds , coordination of the authorization and execution of these documents , and review and , where appropriate , drafting of enabling legislation ; 4 . Assist the Issuer in seeking from other governmental authorities any approvals , permissions , and exemptions necessary or appropriate in connection with the authorization , issuance , sale , and delivery of the bonds ; 5 . Review legal issues relating to the structure of the bond issue ; 6 . Prepare election proceedings or pursue validation proceedings ; 7 . Review or prepare those sections of the offering document to be disseminated in connection with the sale of the bonds that relate to the bonds , financing documents , bond counsel opinion , and tax exemption ; 8 . Assist the Issuer in presenting information to bond rating organizations and credit enhancement providers relating to legal issues affecting the issuance of the bonds ; 9 . Review or prepare the notice of sale or bond purchase contract for the bonds and review or draft the continuing disclosure undertaking of the Issuer ; 10 . Represent MCIA in any litigation resulting from the issuance or intent to issue bonds ;

New Jersey

2026-04-29