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Office of General Counsel

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides comprehensive legal guidance to UNC Pembroke. They advise the Board of Trustees, senior leaders and, through them, the university's faculty, staff and student government. OGC reviews policies, ensures compliance with state and federal laws, drafts and evaluates contracts and manages legal matters involving the university's property and operations.

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Annual Clery Reports

UNC Pembroke publishes an Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report each year in compliance with the Clery Act. The reports include three years of campus crime statistics and outline university policies on campus security, sexual misconduct, emergency response and fire safety. Printed copies are available from UNCP Police & Public Safety or the Office of Title IX.

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As a state agency, UNC Pembroke is open and responsive to public records requests under the North Carolina Public Records Act. Requests must be made in writing, and the university works to fulfill them within 30 days. Some records, such as student, medical and most personnel records, are confidential by law. Requests that require copying costs of $50 or more, or more than four hours of staff time, may involve fees; you'll receive an estimate in advance. For full details, see the Public Records Requests policy (POL 02.65.03).

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Tort Claims

If you believe you were injured or your property was damaged because of the negligence of a UNC Pembroke employee, you may file a tort claim with the university. Complete the Tort Claim Form and return it to the Office of General Counsel. State law requires you to name the specific employee responsible and describe how they were negligent. For vehicle accidents, include a repair receipt or two repair estimates. After OGC completes its investigation, the North Carolina Attorney General's Office will contact you about your claim.

Labor Condition Application (LCA)

UNC Pembroke posts the following notices because it intends to employ H-1B nonimmigrant workers in the positions listed below. An LCA for each position is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor.

Each LCA is available for public inspection in the Office of General Counsel. Complaints alleging misrepresentation of material facts in the labor condition application and/or failure to comply with the terms of the labor condition application may be filed with any office of the .