Liz Vail, a long-serving municipal attorney, has announced her resignation from her position as Sag Harbor Village attorney, which she has held for eight years. She has worked with Southampton and East Hampton Towns going back more than 20 years.
Although she did not give a reason for her resignation this week, she told the village board on Tuesday night, at her final meeting, that she would be leaving effective Dec. 1. In the meantime, the board approved an increase in her hourly rate from $275 to $350 per hour for her final month of work.
The mood was somber as the resignation was announced. “It’s been an honor and an education,” the board’s Aidan Corish said.
He was joined by his colleagues on the board in praising Ms. Vail. Ed Haye noted her “dedication and professionalism and her diligence,” adding, “there is so much work behind the scenes -- the public doesn’t always get to see the full scope.”
Ms. Vail said she was proud of her work with the village. “Thank you all for the opportunity,” she said. “It’s been an honor and a privilege to serve the Village of Sag Harbor.”
In addition to advising the village board, Ms. Vail has been the lead attorney for the planning board, the zoning board of appeals, and the board of historic preservation and architectural review. She is a partner at Greenberg Traurig, a Bridgehampton firm.
There has been no indication of who might replace her.
