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Personnel committee authorizes agreement with Jackson Lewis for employment legal services
Summary
The personnel committee on June 30 unanimously authorized the director of public service and safety to contract with Jackson Lewis P.C. for general employment-related legal services, citing anticipated costs that may exceed the $77,250 administrative threshold and agreeing staff will report if spending approaches that amount.
The Personnel Committee on June 30 unanimously authorized the director of public service and safety to enter into an agreement with the law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. for general employment-related legal services.
The authorization was requested because staff expects work this year — including contract negotiations, memorandum of understanding talks, grievance work and investigations — could push legal costs above the committee’s $77,250 administrative limit. Committee members asked for clearer billing communication and monthly itemized invoices before the committee approved the request.
Staff member Titterington, who presented the item, said, “They work with us on,…
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