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SCHOOL BOARD
School Attorney The School Board may annually select an attorney to serve as legal advisor to the Board and the Superintendent. The Board attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as the School Board and attorney determine in advance. The attorney will: 1. Serve as counselor to the School Board at all regular meetings and at special meetings when requested by the 2. Represent the District in any legal matter as requested by the School Board; 3. Provide written opinions on legal questions as requested by the Superintendent or Board President; 4. Approve, prepare, or supervise the preparation of legal documents and instruments and perform such other legal duties as the School Board may request; and 5. Be available for telephone consultation. The Superintendent, his or her designee, or Board President, are authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may authorize a specific member to confer with legal counsel on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to consider the matter. The School Board shall retain the right to consult or employ other attorneys on matters of special concern and to terminate the service of any attorney. Adopted 9-16-97
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