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according to a university statement. Officials said the premature application of the raise is normal.
Details of the contract do not need to be final before administrative proceedings like payroll G? take effect said Katie Quaranta, a university spokeswoman.
Michael Anderton, an attorney with Tucker, Ellis and West in Cleveland, said that, though applying the raise before the contract's terms are final is not unheard of, it does carry certain liability pitfalls. For instance, if the board were to fire McDavis before the contract were completed, McDavis could conceivably sue for the remaining years on the contract, Anderton said.
Anderton said it would be more desirable to decide the terms before enacting the pay raise.
Ohio University General Council John Biancamano said he could not comment on details of the contract or its approval. Anything he had discussed with the university is protected by attorney-client privilege, he said.
Philip Gerth, a contract attorney from Columbus said the university's actions are odd but not unethical or illegal. If McDavis' continued presence was vital to the university, the board would likely make concessions to assure an agreement, he said.
It is unusual he said, but
if you really want it
you're going to bait the hook.
When you are forming a contract, it's all about how badly you want it and how much trust you have in the negotiation.
,",17,Archives,Frank Thomas,200809238754midsize.jpeg,Ohio University President Roderick McDavis
the fourth-highest paid university president in Ohio
has not had his four-year contract extention finalized but continues to benefit from his salary increase.,",",",","
25792,2008-09-23 00:00:00,Man vs. Vehicle,",Driving back from a study group Wednesday night
junior Bonnie Bleile said she had to swerve to avoid hitting dozens of intoxicated pedestrians stumbling across the road.
If they just abided by the rules, no one would get hurt, Bleile said.
The Athens Police Department plans to crack down on jaywalking
a minor misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $150
said Capt. Tom Pyle of the Athens Police Department.-
pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks
