Special assistant attorney general appointments policy now online
A document has been posted to the Policy Office website for notification of approval.
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Special Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) Appointments – New. Signed Nov. 1, 2019
When University of North Dakota’s (UND) general counsel is not able to provide the legal services requested, departments must work with UND’s legal counsel to determine if a special assistant attorney general (SAAG) appointment is necessary. SAAG appointments must be requested by the president, a vice president, or their designee, and approved by the North Dakota Office of Attorney General. Outside counsel cannot begin to work on a specific case/issue until UND has received confirmation of the SAAG appointment. All SAAG requests/appointments must be communicated to UND’s Office of the Vice President for Finance & Operations/Chief Operating Officer (VPFO/COO) for reporting purposes.
As per North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) Section 54-12-08, UND may not employ legal counsel except upon written appointment by the attorney general. Moreover, NDCC Section 54-12-13, requires UND to submit a monthly report of expenditures incurred by SAAG appointments (including, but not limited to paralegal, support staff and other expenses) to the North Dakota Office of Attorney General. The process outlined in this policy provides overall continuity in the request of SAAG appointments and consistency in bills received for services. All departments must follow the policy. There are no exceptions.
Contact the Office of the Vice President for Finance & Operations (777-3511), if you have questions.
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