The Legal Office of the University of La Guajira is an institutional entity responsible for ensuring compliance with legal norms and regulations in the field of higher education. Its main mission is to safeguard the interests and legal integrity of the university, ensuring that all activities and processes are carried out in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. As an integral part of the university structure, the Legal Office contributes to maintaining an academic environment that is governed by the principles of legality and ethics, promoting transparency and observance of laws in all operations of the institution.
Consulting
Advise the Rector and the governing body of the University in the process of compliance with the legislation and regulations governing universities (laws, decrees, ordinances, agreements, resolutions, etc.) in order to facilitate the management of each of the instances and ensure their management.
Legal representation
Judicial representation of the University in litigation brought by it or which it is required to attend and other matters of the same nature or extrajudicially that may be of interest to the University, through qualified and registered lawyers.
Review
Review the draft agreements, resolutions, minutes of contracts and other provisions related to the administrative management of the University.
Legal concepts
To issue legal opinions on matters submitted for its consideration by the Rector or other university departments.
Regulatory codification
Compile, update and codify legal norms and concepts on laws, decrees and regulations in general that affect the management of the University.
Preparation of administrative acts
Prepare the administrative acts derived from claims or lawsuits filed against the University, become a party or file the necessary appeals, after the respective delegation.
Rights of petition
Coordinate the processing, response and follow-up required by the petitions received by the University.
Vía gubernativa
- Prepare the answers to the appeals to be resolved by the Rector through governmental channels.
- Other duties that may be assigned and that correspond to the nature of the unit (AGREEMENT No. 007 of 2001).
