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Chapter 1 – General Administration

Article 18 – Legal Matters

Revised November 4, 2008

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14010.15 Requests to Settle Litigation

  • All settlement requests shall be in writing. They shall be submitted to the Secretary or the Undersecretary through the Assistant Secretary, OLAOffice of Legal Affairs. Prior to settling any legal action, the following guidelines shall be followed:

    • Settlements involving policy or procedural changes shall be approved by the appropriate division head, the Assistant Secretary, OLAOffice of Legal Affairs, and, when necessary, the Secretary or the Undersecretary.

    • The Secretary or the Undersecretary shall approve money settlements.