Executive Vice President And General Counsel

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Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Duties: Responsible for serving as liaison for the College with Local, State and Federal Governmental Agencies, specifically to the Texas Legislature and Congress, and City and County Governments within the College District Service Area to provide information on issues affecting the College. Supporting the District President/CEO in interacting with local public and private entities as well as with National Associations supporting Higher Education and Community College issues, College Board Elections, Service Area Annexation and Elections. Reports to the District President, and provides support for a range of assignments related to governmental and community relations, outreach, civic engagement, and other areas as assigned. Serves as the CEO in the absence of the District President. Oversees and directs the activities of the Special Assistant, Resource Development Office, Campus Police, Institutional Effectiveness, Marketing and Communications, Campus Directors for Bryan, Sealy, Schulenburg and all other campuses, Associate VP Board Policy, and Legal Counsel. As General Counsel, analyzes and directs all legal representation needs for the college, and serves as liaison with external legal partnerships. Develops and maintains relationships on behalf of the College with local, state and federal agencies, and assists with College program compliance in areas of agency requirements, and in support of instructional/administrative goals. Acts as liaison between **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and governmental agencies. Disseminates information of legislative issues to faculty, staff and administration, through a variety of communication means; and develops, directs and presents legislative and civic involvement training workshops within the College, such as for employee associations; provides periodic reports to the administration and Board on legislative issues. Directs the monitoring and review of legislation, and provides information to the President; provides interpretation and recommendations, and represents the College on assigned issues, legislative committee hearings, etc. Attends regular and special sessions of the Texas Legislature on behalf of the College, keeps President advised of new and pending legislation that may affect the College, and participates in developing legislative action plans with the President. Provides research and background for legislative issue development, and for committee testimony for the President and Board as directed. Prepares President and Board for legislative committee testimony, including for Congressional legislation when directed. Directs special projects for the president including researching and analyzing information and data; interpreting and applying policies and procedures, and / or recommending alternative solutions based in information gathered. Oversees planning, coordination, and implementation of all elections activities on behalf of the College. Oversees legalities and updates of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Board policies and administrative procedures. Provides oversight and direction in negotiations relating to contracts, real property acquisition by purchase or lease, preparation of EEOC responses; assures compliance with District procedures; provides legal direction for risk management including loss prevention. Works in conjunction with the CFO to provide legal guidance regarding the construction and guidance of contract and insurance processing. Performs other related tasks as assigned.

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