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The town of Lakeville is seeking proposals from qualified attorneys or firms for Town Counsel Services. The successful appointee must meet or exceed the qualifications in the Request for Proposals (RFP) and, in general, must be readily accessible to authorized public officials, exceptionally experienced in municipal law, scrupulous in adhering to required standards of professional conduct and ethics, and committed to rendering sound legal advice with suitable objectivity and professional detachment.
RFP documents may be obtained at the Town Administrator’s Office beginning on Oct. 8 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Fridays, or via email to [email protected]. Proposals will be accepted until 12 p.m. on Dec. 5.
The selection of Town Counsel shall be determined by vote of the Select Board in consultation with the Town Administrator. The appointment of Town Counsel is made by the Select Board.
The town reserves the right to waive any informalities, to accept or reject in whole or in part, any or all proposals, or take whatever other action may be deemed to be in the best interest of the town.