6-EXHIBIT D - SCOPE OF SERVICES (TOWN ATTORNEY).pdf
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- 2026-04
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- Barnwell County, South Carolina
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This is a Scope of Services document for RFP 2026-04 issued by the Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, seeking a Town Council Appointed Attorney to provide legal counsel and services to the municipality. The Town requires the selected attorney to provide comprehensive legal services including attendance at Town Council meetings, workshops, executive sessions, and committee meetings; advising on procedural and substantive legal matters; drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, and agreements; representing the Town in civil litigation or coordinating with outside counsel; providing guidance on Freedom of Information Act matters; and supporting staff with interpretation of Land Management Regulations. The Town Council meets regularly on the second Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m., with workshops typically scheduled for the last Tuesday of the month. Additional standing committees include the Community Development and Public Services Committee and the Finance and Administrative Committee, both meeting on the second Monday of each month at varying times. The attorney must be available to attend these meetings as needed when legal matters are on the agenda or upon request by Town Council.
Respondents must hold a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school, maintain active membership in good standing with the South Carolina Bar, maintain a practice in Beaufort County, South Carolina, and possess a minimum of five years of civil practice experience in municipal law, land use, zoning, contracts, real estate, torts, and litigation. Experience advising government bodies or public agencies is strongly preferred. The document does not specify response deadlines, award dates, contract term, or pricing information, indicating this is a qualifications-based appointment process where the Town Council will select the most qualified candidate rather than a competitive bidding process with set pricing or formal evaluation criteria weights.
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EXHIBIT D – SCOPE OF SERVICES
RFP 2026-04
TOWN COUNCIL APPOINTED ATTORNEY
TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
Purpose
The Town Council of Hilton Head Island is soliciting statements of interest and qualifications from attorneys who wish to be considered for appointment as the Town Council Appointed Attorney. While a formal RFP or RFQ process is not required under Town Code, Town Council is issuing this Notice to ensure transparency, consistency, and fairness in its selection process.
Town Government
The Town of Hilton Head Island was incorporated in 1983 and operates under a Council- Manager form of government. The governing body consists of a Mayor elected at-large and six Town Council Members elected from the Town’s six wards. Each Council Member serves a four-year staggered term, with elections held in even-numbered years.
Town Council appoints the Town Attorney, who provides legal advice to Town Council, the Town Manager, the Municipal Clerk, and Town employees on matters arising from the administration of Town business. The Town Attorney may also be called upon to provide legal guidance when specifically requested by the Mayor or Town Council.
Description of Services
The Town Attorney will provide legal counsel to the Mayor, Town Council, Town Manager, and Town staff as needed. Services include but are not limited to:
• Attendance at Town Council meetings, workshops, executive sessions, and committee meetings as requested
• Advising on procedural and substantive legal matters during meetings
• Drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, agreements, and other legal documents
• Representing the Town in civil litigation or coordinating with outside counsel when appropriate
• Providing guidance on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) matters
• Supporting Town staff with interpretation and application of the Town's Land Management Regulations
• Performing other legal duties as directed by Town Council
Minimum Qualifications
Respondents must meet the following qualifications:
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar and admitted to practice law in South Carolina
• Must have a practice in Beaufort County, South Carolina
• Minimum of five years of civil practice experience in relevant areas, including municipal law, land use, zoning, contracts, real estate, torts, and litigation
• Experience advising government bodies or public agencies is strongly preferred
Town Council Meeting Schedule
The Town Attorney must be available to attend Town Council meetings as needed. The Approved 2026 Town Council Meeting Schedule is included here (along with link to the location on the Town website for reference) identifying regular meetings, workshops, and standing committee meetings. Attendance will be required when legal matters are on the agenda or when requested by Town Council.
Town Council Meeting Schedule (Link)
Town Council Meetings (Table)
January 13, 2026 February 10, 2026
March 10, 2026 April 7, 2026 * May 12, 2026 June 9, 2026 July 14, 2026
August 11, 2026 September 15, 2026 *
October 13, 2026 November 10, 2026 December 8, 2026
Meetings take place on the second Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. unless indicated otherwise.
https://hiltonheadislandsc.gov/government/town_council/meeting_schedule.php
Town Council Workshops
January 27, 2026 ** February 24, 2026
March 31, 2026 April 28, 2026
May 14, 2026 ** May 19, 2026 ** May 27, 2026 * June 30, 2026 July 28, 2026
August 25, 2026 September 29, 2026
October 27, 2026 November 17, 2026 * December 15, 2026 *
Meetings take place on the last Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. unless indicated
NOTES:
**January 27, 2026: Strategic Planning Workshop – 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. (location to be announced)
**May 14, 2026: Budget Workshop #1 – 5 p.m.
**May 19, 2026: Budget Workshop #2 – 5 p.m.
Community Development and Public Services
January 12, 2026 February 9, 2026
March 9, 2026 April 6, 2026 * May 11, 2026 June 8, 2026 July 13, 2026
August 10, 2026 September 14, 2026
October 12, 2026 November 9, 2026
December 7, 2026 *
Meetings take place on the second Monday of the month at 1 p.m. unless indicated
Finance and Administrative Committee
January 12, 2026 February 9, 2026
March 9, 2026 April 6, 2026 * May 11, 2026 June 8, 2026 July 13, 2026
August 10, 2026 September 14, 2026
October 12, 2026 November 9, 2026
December 7, 2026 *
Meetings take place on the second Monday of the month at 10 a.m. unless indicated
| Town Council Meetings (Table) |
| Town Council Workshops |
| Community Development and Public Services |
| Finance and Administrative Committee |
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