The Public Higher Education and Governance practice area staff provide assistance on the operation of U-M in accordance with its governing documents and its status as a constitutionally autonomous entity, as well as the constitutional, statutory, and regulatory protections and requirements that apply specifically to public institutions like U-M. These may include constitutional guarantees such as: freedom of speech, academic freedom, due process, and equal protection; various federal and state statutes and regulations; and the Bylaws of the Board of Regents. Additionally, OGC staff provide assistance on compliance with the requirements for maintenance of U-M’s tax-exempt status, conflicts of interest and/or commitment issues, signature delegation, as well as issues pertaining to affiliated entities.

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