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1985] 6. [8.] 7. [9.] 8. [10.] [11.

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T o liability assumed by a covered person in guaranteeing the result of any [professional] service. To liability and damages arising out of any activity of a registered organization. To liability and damages resulting from intentional violation of law or any dishonest, fraudulent, or criminal [or malicious] statement, act, or omission. To liability and damages of any covered person arising out of an occurrence or professional service while on sabbatical leave or other leave of absence (provided, however, that a University faculty member on sabbatical leave or staff member on administrative leave is not precluded from acquiring coverage under the plan as a contracting party through written agreement with the University).] 9. To liability and damages arising from the rendering of emergency aid and [12.] assistance not in the scope of University duties. 10. To liability incurred by a covered person arising from the performance of services for fees, compensation, or profit which are derived or intended to be derived from a source other than the employer. 11. To liability and damages arising from the failure of corporate stock to per[13.] form as represented by a covered person or arising from the investment or noninvestment of funds. 12. T o liability and damages assumed by a member or officer of the board, em[14.] ployee, agent, or contracting party under any contract, [or arising out of any joint venture or partnership.] Article VI. Legal Services The furnishing of all legal services, including legal defense, shall be the responsibility of the employer through its university counsel provided the covered person delivers summons and complaint to the university counsel no later than fifteen days after service of process. Required legal services may be provided by the university counsel and his staff, or by outside legal counsel as the university counsel deems necessary. In the event that the covered person elects to employ his own legal counsel to assist the university counsel or counsel hired by the university counsel, such employment of legal counsel shall be at the personal expense of the covered person; and the employer and its university counsel shall retain the right to make all decisions in regard to the defense of the claim or suit. Article V I I , Claims Adjustment [The deliberations of the Risk Management Policy Committees and all activities hereinafter designated under claims adjustment shall be deemed to be carried out for the sole purpose of assisting legal counsel in defending potential causes of action or litigation against the employer or any covered person, and shall be closed meetings, with confidential records and votes.] The vice president [for administration], with advice of university counsel [and the Risk Management Policy Committee], is responsible for the claims adjustment, including investigations, claim payments, denials, and suit settlements. [Claim payments which exceed $30,000 shall be submitted to the board for approval whenever the] Payments for settlements from the plan funds which exceed the vice president's authorization established by the board shall be submitted to the board for prior approval. The vice president [for administration] may utilize a "service company" in addition to University personnel in performing his responsibilities. Article V I I I . Payment of Claims and Suits Claims arising from operations of the University hospitals, clinics, infirmaries, and dispensaries, and professional liability claims against covered persons who are involved in the medical care of people are payable from the Hospital Medical Pro-