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Board hears counsel guidance on Policy 11 B5; no repeal action taken
Summary
Board members discussed proposed amendments to Policy 11 B5 on legal services to allow engagement letters with multiple law firms and the use of local counsel for limited matters; legal guidance led the board to postpone repealing the policy and instead secure engagement letters.
Board members reviewed proposed changes to Policy 11 B5, which governs legal-services engagement, and were advised by attorney guidance that the district may maintain engagement letters with multiple law firms without violating earlier arrangements. The discussion emphasized the desire to use local firms for limited property…
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