TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON RESOLUTION 30 - 2026

RESOLUTION OF CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES P. TIVENAN AS ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR CY 2026

WHEREAS, P. L. 1997, Chapter 266 requires municipalities within the State of New Jersey to appoint Conflict/Alternate Public Defenders to act in the absence of the Municipal Public Defender; and

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Legal Services as Alternate Public Defender of the Township of Jackson in accordance with N.J.S.A. 2B:24-3; and

WHEREAS, the Township accordingly needs to appoint:

Charles P. Tivenan, Attorney at Law: 1800 Lanes Mill Road, Brick, NJ 08724-5204

WHEREAS, said solicitation of professional services contracts satisfies the requirements of a fair and open process under N.J.S.A. 19:44A:20.5; and

WHEREAS, said contract shall provide for the payment of $260.00 per Court session in the event the Township calls upon said Alternate Public Defender for CY 2026; and

WHEREAS, the maximum amount of the contract to be awarded under this resolution is as set forth in the appropriate Trust Accounts for legal services; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires that the resolution and contract be made available for public inspection.

WHEREAS, the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Township Council, desires to appoint Charles P. Tivenan as Alternate Public Defender.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. That Charles P. Tivenan is hereby appointed Township Alternate Public Defender for a term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026 and shall perform all legal services under the contract authorized herein.
2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and the Township Clerk to attest to a contract agreement with Charles P. Tivenan. Said contract will provide for the payment of $260.00 per Court session in the event that the Township calls upon said Alternate Public Defender during CY 2026.
3. That this contract is awarded as a "Professional Service" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(l)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law because it is for services to be