2. Legal Counsel and advice to the Board and Administration. Timely Advice and counsel on emergent matters. Counsel is expected to respond at least verbally to be followed in writing, within a maximum of twenty-four hours when inquiry is made by the Board or the Administration. an 3. Written legal opinions upon request. 4. 5. Initiate and/or defend lawsuits as necessary, and at the discretion of the Board. Timely review of all contracts for the Board of Education. 6. Prepare all necessary legal documents. 7. 8. Attend meetings of the Board or its committees or third parties upon request. Work cooperatively with legal counsels of insurance companies, consortiums, or other collective associations with whom the Board may be affiliated. 9. Represent the school district in all judicial and/or administrative proceedings within the specific area in which the District or any of its board members, administrators, or agents may be party or have an interest. 10. Conduct in-service programs on Specified legal issues for appropriate staff members upon request.
