[§304A-1005]  University general counsel. 
(a)  The board of regents may appoint or retain by contract one or more
attorneys who are independent of the attorney general, to provide legal
services for the university, including:



(1)  Representation of the university in civil actions
to which the university is a party, either directly or through the acts or
omissions of its officers or employees;



(2)  Advice and assistance to ensure the lawful and
efficient administration and operation of the university;



(3)  Review and approval of documents relating to the
acquisition of land or interest in land by the university; and



(4)  Any other legal service specified by the board of
regents.



The board of regents may fix the compensation of the
attorneys appointed pursuant to this section.  Attorneys appointed or retained
by contract shall be exempt from chapters 76 and 89.



(b)  Nothing in this section precludes the
board of regents from requesting and securing legal services from the
department of the attorney general, for the university, the board of regents or
its members, or the university's officers and employees, upon mutual agreement.
[L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]



 



Cross References



 



  Attorneys for chartered student organizations, see §304A-2257.