§ 1612.9 Organizing.
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(a) Recipients may not use funds provided by the Corporation or by private entities to initiate the formation, or to act as an organizer, of any association, federation, labor union, coalition, network, alliance, or any similar entity.
(b) This section shall not be construed to apply to:
(1) Informational meetings attended by persons engaged in the delivery of legal services at which information about new developments in law and pending cases or matters are discussed; or
(2) Organizations composed exclusively of eligible clients formed for the purpose of advising a legal services program about the delivery of legal services.
(c) Recipients and their employees may provide legal advice or assistance to eligible clients who desire to plan, establish or operate organizations, such as by preparing articles of incorporation and bylaws.
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