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10. Legal Office

A delegation that is marked NT is one that is non-transferrable. This means that only the delegate(s) shown may exercise that delegation.

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Delegates

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Policies and frameworks

 

 

 

10.1

Determine and authorise the release of policies relating to the University’s legal affairs

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Legal matters

 

 

 

10.2

Commence, oversee and manage any litigation where the University is a plaintiff or a defendant including:

(i) accepting service of court processes or subpoenae on behalf of the University

(ii) appointment of external lawyers to represent the University

(iii) authorisation of payment of legal accounts

University Counsel, VC

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10.3

Appoint external lawyers for any University business or purpose including:

(i) managing the briefing of external lawyers

(ii) determination of the source of payment for external lawyers, including from any central University account established for that purpose

University Counsel, VC

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