Conflict appointment administration Contractor will identify qualified independent contractor attorneys and execute contracts with attorneys to be available for appointment in cases of conflict of interest, pursuant to Section 2, above. Any such contract shall be subject to the process set forth in Exhibit A, Section 5. Contractor will ensure that enough independent contractor attorneys are available to represent all clients whose representation would present a conflict of interest pursuant to Section 2 above. The cost for independent contractor attorney services will be paid on a reimbursement basis, as provided in Exhibit C, Section 3. Contractor agrees to incorporate the reporting of monthly statistics, regarding the number of conflict clients represented, into the independent contractor attorney contracts. Contractor will facilitate the reporting of monthly statistics as identified in Section 8, below. Courtroom Staffing Contractor staff the Dependency courtroom(s) to ensure adequate attorney availability at all times. Education and Training Contractor comply with the education and training standards outlined in California Rules of Court, rule 5.660. Contractor shall attend statewide multi-disciplinary trainings or conferences, including but not limited to the AOC’s annual the Bench Conference.” “Beyond System Meetings Contractor shall participate in quarterly local Blue Ribbon Commission Meetings or other Systems Meetings with representatives of the Court, Department of Health and Human Services, County Counsel, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Office of Education, foster parents, and other dependency representation contract agencies. Staffing and Service Level Contractor agrees to provide, at a minimum, the following staffing pursuant to this agreement: [number of full time equivalent Attorney(s)] FTE Attorneys [additional staff if appropriate] The annual salary for key personnel shall be as follows: [Staff and salaries identified in this section will include management staff, attorneys and social workers.]
Conflict appointment administration Contractor will identify qualified independent contractor attorneys and execute contracts with attorneys to be available for appointment in cases of conflict of interest, pursuant to Section 2, above. Any such contract shall be subject to the process set forth in Exhibit A, Section 5. Contractor will ensure that enough independent contractor attorneys are available to represent all clients whose representation would present a conflict of interest pursuant to Section 2 above. The cost for independent contractor attorney services will be paid on a reimbursement basis, as provided in Exhibit C, Section 3. Contractor agrees to incorporate the reporting of monthly statistics, regarding the number of conflict clients represented, into the independent contractor attorney contracts. Contractor will facilitate the reporting of monthly statistics as identified in Section 8, below. Courtroom Staffing Contractor staff the Dependency courtroom(s) to ensure adequate attorney availability at all times. Education and Training Contractor comply with the education and training standards outlined in California Rules of Court, rule 5.660. Contractor shall attend statewide multi-disciplinary trainings or conferences, including but not limited to the AOC’s annual “Beyond the Bench Conference.” System Meetings Contractor shall participate in quarterly local Blue Ribbon Commission Meetings or other Systems Meetings with representatives of the Court, Department of Health and Human Services, County Counsel, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Office of Education, foster parents, and other dependency representation contract agencies. Staffing and Service Level Contractor agrees to provide, at a minimum, the following staffing pursuant to this agreement: [number of full time equivalent Attorney(s)] FTE Attorneys [additional staff if appropriate] The annual salary for key personnel shall be as follows: [Staff and salaries identified in this section will include management staff, attorneys and social workers.]
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