The Office of Legal provides legal advice to College Officials and personnel on the interpretation and implementation of college policies and concerning their duties and responsibilities; conducts hearings on cases assigned to them arising from the violation of laws, office rules, and regulations against erring officials and personnel of the College and prepares decisions, rulings or opinions on these cases; review/draft contracts and other legal documents executed and/or entered into by the College; prepare/recommend administrative decisions against erring officials and employees; assist in the preparation of educational laws for the College; and represent College Officials and personnel before a judicial or administrative body in work-related cases; and prepare legal opinions/answers to queries submitted to the Legal Office.