The Town of Alexandria has a new attorney.
During Tuesday night’s special called meeting, the mayor and aldermen hired Jerry Jared of Jared & Jared Attorneys in Cookeville to be the city’s legal representative.
Jerry and his son Matthew attended Tuesday night’s meeting.
It’s the third change of attorneys since last November when longtime Alexandria City Attorney Vester Parsley resigned. He was later replaced by Attorney Matt Boss but he stepped down in March.
Mayor Jeff Ford described the duties of the city attorney in the town’s charter and the pay he is to receive.
“In our charter in SECTION 3.03 for Town Attorney. The Board shall appoint a Town Attorney, and such Assistant Town Attorneys as may be authorized by ordinance. The Town Attorney, or an Assistant Town Attorney designated by such Town Attorney, shall be responsible for representing and defending the town in all litigation in which the town is a party; attending all meetings of the Board; advising the Board, Mayor and other officers and employees of the town concerning legal aspects of their duties and responsibilities; approving as to form and legality all contracts, deeds, bonds, ordinances, resolutions, motions, and other official documents; and performing such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board,” said Mayor Ford.
“We offered Jerry the same rates as Matt Boss which was a retainer fee of $300 per month and an hourly rate of $200,” added Mayor Ford.
Jared was administered his oath of office by the city recorder Jessica Howard