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Trustees vote to start RFQ process for independent board counsel, citing conflicts and workload
Summary
The board instructed staff to issue a request for qualifications for independent board counsel after trustees said the district’s general counsel role—currently representing both the district and the board—creates conflicts and limits impartial legal advice.
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees voted to begin a request-for-qualifications (RFQ) process to secure independent legal counsel for the board’s use after trustees raised concerns that a single attorney representing both the district and the board presents conflicts of interest.
Trustee Cavazos moved to begin the RFQ process; Trustee Esparza Strafigan seconded the motion. After discussion among trustees and district counsel, the motion passed 7-0.
Trustees who supported the RFQ described situations where the district’s general counsel, who is employed by and reports through the…
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