General Counsel

The University of Maine System is a corporate and independent legal entity created by and organized under the private and special, and public laws of the State of Maine and as such may sue and be sued only in its corporate capacity as the University of Maine System.

The Office of General Counsel was created to provide all legal advice significantly affecting the legal position of the University of Maine System through the General Counsel acting in his/her role as legal counsel to the University of Maine System or by outside counsel authorized by General Counsel per Board policy.

To submit a contract for review or for additional information about contracts, please visit the Contracts page of our site.

Staff

Policies & Procedures

Litigation Hold Policy (Word)
Conflict of Interest Policy

• Other Applicable Statutes
• Public Offices and Officers (External Site)
• State Officers and Employees of the State (External Site)

Freedom of Access Requests
HIPAA General Operating Policy (PDF) and Forms
Procedures for Displaying the Flag

Weapons Policies

• UMS Weapons Policy – System Office

Disclaimer: The information and materials contained in this Web site are presented for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.