There are many laws and administrative rules that govern the actions of ADECA’s staff. In addition to general laws governing public employees, every grant administered by the department comes with its own requirements and regulations. ADECA’s Legal Section helps ensure that ADECA staff, program managers and grant recipients are aware of all statutory and other legal requirements.

The section reviews all contracts and legal documents relating to grants and the other activities of the department.

ADECA attorneys provide daily guidance to the staff, represent the department in litigation matters and make court appearances when required.

The section works closely with the ADECA Human Resources section on employment issues to ensure that employees are aware of pol icies and procedures involving their duties and to make certain that any personnel actions are conducted in accordance with the law.

The section monitors statutory and regulatory changes that affect ADECA and advises the staff of new requirements.