Services provided to these officials and boards include, but are not limited to:

• Representing the Town Board, elected officials, town departments and employees in connection with the prosecution and/or defense of actions and proceedings brought by or against the town
• Conducting legal research and providing legal opinions on town-related issues
• Drafting legislation, local laws, regulations and policies for the town
• Examining and approving of title to all real property acquired by the town and preparing documents regarding the purchase and sale of town property
• Preparing and/or reviewing agreements, leases, licenses and easements affecting town-owned property
• Preparing and/or reviewing contracts for various vendors, including competitive bidding and professional service contracts
• Investigating all claims against the town and coordination of defense of claims by outside counsel retained through the town’s self-insurance program
• Preparing and/or reviewing of resolutions for Town Board meetings
• Counseling the Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Ethics, Planning Board and SEQR Committee
• Attending Town Board meetings and work sessions and various committee meetings
• Prosecuting local law violations and/or citations, vehicle and traffic and penal law violations

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