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Board appoints Paul Bauer as conflict counsel for police personnel matter
Summary
Solicitor Wendy McKenna recommended outside special counsel for an ongoing police personnel matter and the board appointed Paul Bauer, Esq. as the township's conflict counsel. The motion passed unanimously.
Solicitor Wendy McKenna told the board Dec. 15 that outside special counsel should be retained for a police personnel matter and recommended Paul Bauer, Esq. The board voted to name Paul Bauer as the township's conflict counsel; the motion passed with recorded aye votes by Bergstresser, Stouch, and Carpenter.
The solicitation of conflict counsel was presented as a precaution to ensure independent legal handling of the personnel matter; the minutes record no additional details about the personnel issue itself. The board accepted the Solicitor's report and formally approved the appointment.
Why it matters: Naming conflict counsel ensures that potential legal conflicts involving township counsel and a personnel matter are handled by independent outside counsel. Details of the personnel matter were not discussed in open session beyond the recommendation and appointment.
