The attorney general shall provide legal advice and representation in connection with any matter relating to the powers, duties, and operation of the office, and in any legal action brought against the ombudsman or an employee, volunteer, or other representative of the office. If the attorney general cannot provide legal advice or representation because of a conflict of interest, the ombudsman may employ private legal counsel.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 25. Department of Revenue
Article 4. Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman.
Sec. 44.25.300. Office established.
Sec. 44.25.310. Duties and powers of the long term care ombudsman.
Sec. 44.25.320. Training and certification of staff.
Sec. 44.25.330. Access to long term care facilities, residents, and records.
Sec. 44.25.340. Confidentiality.
Sec. 44.25.350. Immunity from liability.
Sec. 44.25.360. Interference with the long term care ombudsman and retaliation prohibited.
Sec. 44.25.370. Legal counsel for the long term care ombudsman.