Vote: approved

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22. PARTICIPATE IN EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM WITH VALPARAISO LAW UNIVERSITY Authorize the Office of the Legal Defender (OLD) to participate in an Externship Program with Valparaiso Law University. OLD, if approved for this action, would have an “extern” attorney assigned from the Valparaiso Externship program. No compensation will be provided by Maricopa County to the extern. In providing services to OLD, the extern shall be deemed to be an employee of the Office. An experienced attorney employed by OLD will serve as the supervisor and mentor for extern provided by Valparaiso Law University. All services to be provided by the extern shall be performed under the direct supervision, direction, and control of the OLD supervising attorney. Suitable office space and administrative and other support services will be provided by OLD for the extern. The extern shall be subject to all of the OLD employment policies, procedures, and practices except as provided with respect to compensation and benefits and as otherwise determined by OLD. OLD shall cover the extern and the services provided by the extern under any malpractice insurance policies of OLD on the same basis as an attorney employed solely by OLD. The program inception begins on May 1, 2013 and ends on August 31, 2013 and may be terminated for any or no reason, with 30 days advance written notice by OLD, the extern, or Valparaiso Law University. There are no costs associated with this agreement; therefore there is no need for recovery of indirect costs. (C-54-13-001-M-00)