Attorney General Opinions

Upon request by the state superintendent, the attorney general shall issue written opinions on questions of law.

Utah Code 53A-1-303

District Legal Counsel

The Board may appoint an attorney to give legal counsel and represent the Board and School District as needed. Additional attorneys may be appointed to represent the district in specialized areas.

Appointment

Appointment of an attorney shall be made as follows:

1. After reviewing written Request for Proposals to render legal services, the Board will interview the attorney/firm with the most favorable proposals.

2. Appointment of an attorney/firm will be for a four-year period.The fee structure submitted by the attorney/firm selected will be in effect for the four years. Changes to the proposed fee structure may be allowed during the appointment period as a result of inflation in an amount not to exceed each year's inflation rate as agreed upon by the attorney and the Board.

3. The Board and superintendent will review the services provided by the attorney/firm, and may decide that the attorney/firm be appointed for a second 4-year period.

4. The Board may terminate the services of legal counsel at any time the Board determines that the services rendered are not satisfactory.

5. A new Request for Proposal must take place at the end of two consecutive appointments totaling eight years.

Approved by the Board 10/04/2006