DEPARTMENT OF LAW

The Atlantic County Law Department provides legal advice to all county departments. The Department prepares and reviews legal documents and represents the county and its employees in matters of civil litigation. It maintains constant vigilance in all matters pertaining to county actions in conformance with state and federal laws.

Division of Consumer Affairs

The Division of Consumer Affairs provides a direct service to the consumers of Atlantic County through the monitoring and enforcement of state laws regarding the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, business practices and weights and measures.

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Office of Equal Opportunity

The Office of Equal Opportunity monitors the county and contracting agencies of the county for compliance with appropriate laws and guidelines regarding equal opportunity and non-discrimination. This office provides direct service to the citizens of our county through its effective oversight of these sensitive issues.

The Office of Equal Opportunity insures equal employment opportunity in the application process and employment within county government. It also oversees affirmative action requirements imposed on contractors and their sub-contractors by working closely with the N.J. Division of Treasury in the investigations and enforcement of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity standards for all vendors of service to the county including construction and/or rehabilitation services.

The office also conducts reviews of federal grant applications for compliance of affirmative action standards, and provides technical assistance to other government offices in Atlantic County on affirmative action and equal employment standards. Finally, the Office of Equal Opportunity assists the purchasing agent to insure that bids on contracts are sealed and contain the mandatory contract language.

Office of the Adjuster and Claims Office

The Law Department also conducts the business of the Office of the Adjuster and the Claims office. The Adjuster manages the legal and financial matters involved in cases of county residents admitted to state facilities for the mentally ill or handicapped. The Claims Office investigates and administers all general liability and workers compensation cases filed against the county.