RESOLUTION

concerning

ADVICE OF COUNSEL AND OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

at

THE CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

December 8, 2006

WHEREAS, The Connecticut State University System and its four universities recognize that in order to effectively administer their operations it must seek legal advice as well as comply with applicable state law in doing so, and

WHEREAS, Section 3.125 of the General Statues sets forth the role of the Attorney General in supervising and providing legal services to all state agencies, and

WHEREAS, The System has employed individuals with legal training and lawyers to assist with compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, now therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees approve the attached Advice of Counsel and Opinions of the Attorney General Policy at the Connecticut State University System to clearly define the roles of staff and authorize the Chancellor to approve amendments to such policy as may be necessary from time to time, and be it further

RESOLVED, That in no way shall this Policy limit the authority of the Board of Trustees to set policy for the Connecticut State University System and direct the implementation of such policy through the Chancellor.

A Certified True Copy:

Lawrence D. McHugh Chairman