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Mark your calendar for the 2008 Law for the University Administrator Workshop. The Office of General Counsel will present this three half-day workshop on current legal issues that face university administrators. We hope to foster an informed and pragmatic approach to decision making for issues with legal ramifications. The 21st Annual LUAW will be held October 22 – 24, 2008 at the Memorial Union, Tempe Campus.
In light of recent statutory revisions to Arizona's public records laws and several recent court opinions interpreting the application of those laws, the ASU OGC has updated and revised its briefing paper concerning Arizona's public records laws. The paper provides guidance on many topics that relate to ASU's responsibilities for maintaining public records and responding to public records requests.
ASU benefits greatly from the generosity of volunteers in a broad range of university activities, including academic programs and administrative services. Factors to consider in using volunteers in the higher education setting are outlined in “Voluntary Complications” a commentary authored by Nancy Tribbensee, General Counsel for the Arizona University System that appeared in the April 11, 2008 issue of The Chronicle for Higher Education. University policies on the use of volunteers include SPP 212: Volunteer Services and EHS 705-08: University Volunteer Insurance Coverage. Questions on the use of volunteers can be directed to the University Risk Manager at 480.965.2165 or the Office of General Counsel at 480.965.4550.
Many university employees have an interest in supporting and/or participating in the campaigns of candidates for office. The Office of General Counsel offers a recently updated FAQ paper (November 2007) that provides guidance to employees on permissible activities as well as the circumstances where Arizona law imposes limitations on political activity by public employees. We encourage you to take a moment to review the guidelines so that you may freely exercise your interest and support for one or more candidates of your choice. A FAQ paper on federal guidelines on political activity by 501(c)(3) organizations is also available.
Some of the legal material found at this site has been abridged from laws, regulations, court decisions, administrative rulings, ABOR and ASU policies and other sources. Further details may be necessary for complete analysis and understanding in particular matters. The information contained at this site, and related links, is not a substitute for professional legal counsel. Any discrepancy between the information at this site and ASU policy is not intended to alter or amend official ASU policy or procedure.
Any links to non-Arizona State University information are provided as a courtesy. They are not intended to nor do they constitute an endorsement by the Arizona Board of Regents or Arizona State University of the linked materials.
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