Zoning Board Special Counsel

2026-11-03

The applicant shall have the following capabilities and provide the following services : • The Zoning Board Special Counsel Attorney shall be either ( a ) a member of or employed by a multi - discipline firm of New Jersey licensed attorneys with at least eight ( 8 ) years ’ experience , or ( b ) shall personally have at least five ( 5 ) years ’ experience , representing municipalities in all aspects of municipal law such as general municipal government law ; tort claims act , municipal litigation and appeals ; Fair Housing Act , COAH , and affordable housing issues ; NJ employment and personnel law ; tax appeal experience , eminent domain and redevelopment issues ; municipal finance ; redevelopment and real estate issues ; election law ; OPRA , OPMA , municipal land use law including state regulations affecting the same ; municipal utilities law ; Green Acres and open space law ; NJDEP , legislation , and regulations ; and familiarity with Titles 40 & 40A of the New Jersey Statutes . • The individual ( s ) appointed as Zoning Board Special Counsel Attorney or primarily assigned by a firm must be a New Jersey licensed attorney , admitted to the bar for at least eight ( 8 ) years . The Zoning Board Special Counsel Attorney may , in his / her discretion be assisted by employees of the Attorney ’ s firm with lesser levels of experience . • Availability during regular business hours for access by the township administration and governing body . • Respond promptly to all legal questions . • Attend meetings as requested

New Jersey

2026-04-29