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§ 3-1013. Counsel; appointment and duties.

   (A) There shall be a Counsel on Unauthorized Practice of Law (CUPL), who shall be a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association.

   (B) The CUPL shall be an employee of the Nebraska State Bar Association, which shall fund the operations of the office of the CUPL.

   (C) The CUPL shall perform for the Commission all duties as required by these rules.

   (D) The CUPL shall investigate all matters within the jurisdiction of the Commission in accordance with procedures adopted by the Commission and shall perform the following duties:

   (1) Maintain records of all matters coming within the jurisdiction of the Commission.

   (2) Secure facilities for the administration of proceedings under these rules and receive and file all requests for investigation and complaints concerning matters within the jurisdiction of the Commission.

   (3) Employ such staff, including investigative and clerical personnel, subject to the approval of the Commission, as may be necessary to carry out the duties of the office.

   (4) Perform such other duties as the Commission or the Supreme Court may require.