State of Connecticut · 17 hours ago
Executive Director And General Counsel #251226-3571MP-001
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe State of Connecticut's Freedom of Information Commission is seeking an Executive Director and General Counsel to oversee all administrative and legal activities of the Commission. This role involves serving as the public face of the agency, managing legal operations, and providing legal counsel on Freedom of Information law.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Administers staff and operations of the State Freedom of Information Commission
Coordinates, plans and manages administrative and legal activities of Commission including fiscal, budgetary, legislative and educational functions
Trains Commission members and staff
Supervises and/or drafts responses to correspondence and inquiries
Supervises preparation of forms for Commission use and prepares relevant literature
Supervises compilation and maintenance of Commission decisions, indices thereto and statistical surveys of business
Conducts educational sessions for public officials, workshops and other speaking programs
Supervises and drafts proposals for legislation
Acts as primary legislative liaison and testifies before legislative committees concerning bills
Renders primary legal assistance and advice to Commission
Supervises Commission ombudsman program
Supervises and/or conducts evidentiary hearings and meetings
Ensures compliance with Uniform Administrative Procedures Act and Commission regulations
Drafts Commission decisions and orders in contested cases
Drafts advisory opinions and procedural and substantive regulations
Represents Commission in all appeals from its decisions and in all other litigation affecting Commission
Supervises and directs legal staff in representing Commission in all court matters affecting Commission
Prepares arguments, evidence, briefs, memoranda and pleadings in all appeals and other legal actions affecting Commission
Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Substantial, hands-on experience with administrative and Freedom of Information law
Experience in the practice of law including experience in the legislative process, state administrative law and State Freedom of Information laws
Admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut
Ability to interpret Freedom of Information Act and complex relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation
Knowledge of constitutional and administrative law including Uniform Administrative Procedures Act and rules of evidence
Knowledge of legislative process
Knowledge of and ability to apply management and business services principles and practices
Considerable interpersonal skills
Considerable oral and written communication skills
Benefits
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
Company
State of Connecticut
The State of Connecticut – Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community, and visitors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Heidi B. Pugliese MSN, RN
Chief Executive Officer
Nicole Hernandez
Regional Chief Operating Officer
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