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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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Employment of Attorneys Located in Washington, D.C.

(39) The University's activities in noncommercial educational radio and television broadcasting and related fields, as well as its activities in connection with nonbroadcast communication facilities such as cable television systems, experimental radio licenses, and the like are subject to the licensing and regulatory functions of Federal and State agencies, especially the Federal Communications Commission. Many of the compliance and licensing requirements originate or necessitate action in Washington, D.C. The matters needing special attention are varied and would be facilitated by the assistance of attorneys who have special experience in the field. The University Counsel reports that it would be economical for the University to engage special counsel located in Washington, D . C , on a continuing basis to provide assistance in these matters as needed. Accordingly, he has recommended the employment of the law firm of Dow, Lohnes & Albertson of Washington, D . C , to provide special counsel in the foregoing matters at an hourly rate of $60 per hour. The firm has previously represented the University, and the services have been highly satisfactory. I concur.

On motion of Mr. Livingston, this recommendation was approved by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Hahn, Mr. Howard, Mr. Lenz, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Neal, Mrs. Rader, Mrs. Shepherd, Mr. Velasquez; no, none; absent, Governor Walker.

Purchases

(40) The President submitted, with his concurrence, a list of purchases recommended by the Directors of Purchases and the Vice President for Administration; also purchases authorized by the President. Also submitted was a list of purchases based on collective bids taken by and the recommendations of the Illinois Educational Consortium as the University's agent. The list of purchases was presented in two categories: purchases from appropriated funds (i.e., from State appropriations to the University) and purchases from institutional funds. The latter term designates funds received by the University under contracts with the United States government, private corporations, and other organizations; grants from foundations, corporations, and other donors; and University revolving funds authorized by law. The total amounts of these purchases were: Appropriated Funds Recommended $ 74 972 00 Recommended (IEC) 255 396 52 Total $ 330 368 52 Institutional Funds Authorized 635 166 30 Recommended $1 276 442 48 Recommended (IEC) 321 800 41 1 598 242 89 Total 2 233 409 19 Grand Total $2 563 777 71 A complete list of the purchases, with supporting information, including the quotations received, was sent to each member of the Board in advance of the meeting, and a copy is being filed with the Secretary of the Board for record.

On motion of Mrs. Rader, the purchases authorized by the President were confirmed, and the purchases recommended were authorized by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Hahn, Mr. Howard, Mr. Lenz, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Neal, Mrs. Rader, Mrs. Shepherd, Mr. Velasquez;