ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
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Title: LEGAL SERVICES FOR TRUSTEES AND COLLEGE EMPLOYEES |
Identification: 6HX-10-1.06 Effective Date: 2/22/17 |
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Signature/Approval: Dr. Ken Atwater |
PURPOSE
This rule establishes the College’s position regarding legal services for members of the District Board of Trustees and for College employees.
RULE
The District Board of Trustees may defray all costs for defending any civil action brought against any officer of the Board, including Board members, or any person employed by the District Board of Trustees, for any act or omission arising out of and in the course of the performance of their duties and responsibilities as permitted by state law. The cost will include reasonable attorney fees and expenses, together with costs of an appeal. The District Board of Trustees may authorize the payment of the premium for the appropriate insurance to cover all losses and expenses.
History:
Revised: 3/19/86, 12/17/01, 2/1/06; Formerly: 6HX-10-1.030