B-216 Legal Counsel
| Authority | District Board |
| Effective Date | January 16, 1974 |
| Revision Date | August 21, 2024 |
| Reviewed Date | March 15, 2017 |
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The District Board may retain legal counsel to advise it on specific legal problems, as deemed appropriate. Such requests shall be made through the Chairperson of the District Board and or the President/District Director of the College.
The College's legal counsel selection shall be determined annually at the District Board's annual meeting.
Any decision to seek legal advice or assistance on behalf of the District shall be made by the President/District Director or by persons specifically authorized by the President/District Director. The District’s legal counsel authorized individuals shall be annually named by the President/District Director. Such items that generally would be discussed with counsel would include:
Labor Contracts
Employment Law
Leases and Easements
Student Code of Conduct Matters
Known and Potential Lawsuits
Contracts
An annual Letter of Engagement shall be signed between the District and legal counsel.