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Civil Service Merit Board plans request‑for‑qualifications for outside legal counsel
Summary
Board staff said Feb. 12 they will pursue an RFQ for outside counsel to support rules updates and occasional workloads, aiming to bring a selection process to the board in coming meetings.
Board staff told members Feb. 12 they plan to issue a request for qualifications to secure outside legal counsel for rule revision work and to cover occasional workload or conflicts.
Why it matters: The board is undertaking a comprehensive rules review and has engaged one attorney (Devin/Devon Lyon) for work tied to the rules update; staff said occasional outside counsel will also be needed to manage workload and potential conflicts involving law‑department staff.
Staff described the RFQ approach as preferable to a rate‑only procurement so the board can evaluate professional qualifications alongside costs. Staff said they expect to present a process or recommended panel to the board in coming meetings and do not face immediate pressure to make a selection.
A staff member said the rules‑review attorney is “chipping away” and that work product may be ready for board review in April, and that the RFQ process should be in place soon to ensure quick turnaround on future items that require external legal review.
Ending: Staff will draft an RFQ for outside counsel and return to the board with a proposed selection process in a future meeting.
