Legal Committee

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Organization Description:

Defense of Democracy is a nonpartisan group advocating for an inclusive public education system.

Mission Statement:

We advocate for legislators, educators, and administrators who will work to maintain communities as well as a public education system that supports and enhances our shared experiences regardless of religious beliefs, cultural background, or sexual orientation across the United States.

Responsibilities:

· This is an on-call position; volunteers in this committee answer legal questions from volunteers throughout the country as needed.

· Volunteers on the legal committee do NOT provide legal representation. They, instead, advise when legal representation is necessary.

· Ensure that the organization is in compliance with all legal and ethical standards, and that the board is aware of its legal and fiduciary responsibilities.

· Represent the organization in public settings, and serve as an ambassador and spokesperson for the organization.

www.defenseofdemocracy.org