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Select Board to have RFP for town legal services reviewed by MMA before release
Summary
Board discussed a draft RFP for town legal representation and whether incumbents should have access to draft materials; members agreed to have the Maine Municipal Association (MMA) review the RFP for conflict and clarity and tabled the item until that review.
The board reviewed a proposed request-for-proposals (RFP) for town legal services and debated whether giving the incumbent attorney early access would create a perception of unfair advantage. Members discussed sending the draft to the Maine Municipal Association (MMA) for review to avoid potential conflict, and whether the RFP’s scope (training for boards/committees, representation, and other services) matched the town’s needs.
After discussion the board moved to table the RFP so MMA can review the draft and return recommendations; members noted the town’s current counsel contract runs through the end of the year and that the board has time to solicit proposals if needed.
