Section 8-A115. SEAL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF LAW

 

115.1Pursuant to the authority set forth in D.C. Code, §31-1543(a)(1), the Board of Governors shall adopt by resolution a seal, which shall be used in accordance with this section.

 

115.2The seal adopted by the Board of Governors under this section shall be the official seal of the District of Columbia School of Law and all programs and administrative components under the jurisdiction of the Board of Governors.

 

115.3The seal may be imprinted or embossed. In the reproduction or other use of the seal, no alteration may be made in the design adopted by the Board of Governors.

 

115.4The symbolism contained in the design of the seal shall reflect appropriately the mission of the District of Columbia School of Law.

 

115.5The seal shall be used to authenticate or attest the following:

 

(a)Documents, diplomas, records, legal instruments, and publications issued or maintained by the Board of Governors; and

 

(b)Programs and administrative components under the jurisdiction of the Board of Governors.

 

115.6The seal may be used for decorative, or other purposes not listed in §115.5, upon approval of the usage by the Dean or the Board.

 

115.7The seal may not be used for any purpose by organizations, groups, or individuals operating outside of the jurisdiction of the Board of Governors unless written permission is secured from the Dean, or his or her designee, or the Board of Governors prior to that use.

 

115.8Other seals or logos adopted by programs or administrative components of the School of Law may be used for decorative purposes on documents or publications approved by the Dean; Provided, that whenever those documents or publications require authentication, the official seal shall be affixed in accordance with §115.5.

 

115.9The Dean shall be the custodian of the seal of the School of Law and may issue additional guidelines for use of the seal.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 3577 (May 13, 1988).