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CITY OF CLAYTON PROVISIONAL MUNICIPAL JUDGE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) INTRODUCTION: The City of Clayton (City) is seeking a Provisional Municipal Judge to provide judicial services in the absence of the Municipal Judge. Attorneys are invited to submit qualifications and proposals for the provision of these services. In order to be considered, proposals must address each of the concerns requested in this document. BACKGROUND: The mission of Clayton city government is to foster a diverse and inclusive community with a vital balance of neighborhoods, businesses, commercial and government centers, educational institutions, and a healthy environment through an open, equitable, accessible and fiscally responsible government. The City of Clayton Municipal Court averages 5 Alcohol and Drug related cases, 148 Traffic cases and 28 Non-Traffic cases per month. Schedule: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month – 6:00 p.m. (Municipal Court) 2nd Thursday of each month – 9:00 a.m. (Housing Court) Submission Deadline: All proposals must be received no later than 3:00 p.m., October 11, 2021. Per the City’s Charter, Article VI, Section 2*: Whenever the municipal judge is temporarily absent or unable to act, the mayor shall appoint an eligible person to act during such absence or disability. REQUESTED INFORMATION: Individuals interested in the opportunity to work with the City will provide the following information: 1. Name and contact information, including e-mail and website address(es). 2. Affirm the City of Clayton residency. 3. Summary of qualifications, specializations, experience, professional affiliations, special training, availability, and Missouri Bar license number(s). 4. Information on previous and current related experience and services provided, including municipal experience and application of racial and ethnic fairness standards. 5. List of clients currently represented that could cause a conflict of interest with responsibilities listed in the scope of services above. Describe how you would resolve these or any future conflicts of interest. 6. If you have filed any litigation in the past five years in which the City or one of its employees was named as a party, please describe the case(s). 7. Other factors or special considerations which may influence the City’s selection. 8. List of references, contact information and services provided, including all current municipal clients. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses. The City reserves the right to waive any variances from original RFQ specifications in cases where the variances are considered to be, in the sole discretion of the City, in the best interests of the City. All proposals submitted in response to this RFQ shall become the property of the City. The City retains the right to use any or all information presented in any proposal to the RFQ, whether amended or not. Selection or rejection of the proposal does not affect this right. The position shall be awarded to the applicant determined to be best qualified to meet the City’s needs, with a mutually agreeable start date. EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of the Municipal Judge will be made by the Mayor and include the consideration of the following criteria: General qualifications of the candidate for the position. Experience. References. Compliance with this Request for Qualifications. Other criteria which pertain to providing effective judicial services such as availability, timeliness, responsiveness, and follow-through. SUBMITTAL: Please provide an electronic copy of the proposal limiting it to five (5) pages, including signature. Questions and proposal submissions shall be directed to: June Frazier, City Clerk City of Clayton (314) 290-8469 [email protected] *Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Clayton not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender, age, disability, or other legally protected statuses. This policy extends to all stages of the employment process, including but not limited to recruiting or advertising for employment; evaluating the skills, education, and experience of applicants; establishing rates of pay and terms, conditions and privileges of employment (including training opportunities); and promoting, upgrading, demoting, transferring, laying off and terminating employees.

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