The Real Estate Licensing Board has created a new staff position of Legal Information Officer. This position was established in response to the ever-increasing number of telephone calls and inquiries received by the Board staff from real estate licensees and consumers regarding real estate practices and the various laws and regulations governing real estate brokers and salesmen.

More than 40 attorneys applied for this position, and after an extensive screening and interview process, Mr. Thomas R..Miller of Durham was employed as the Boar&s' first Legal Information. Officer (See adjacent column). He assumed the position effective March 1.

As Legal Information Officer, Tom's duties will include receiving and answering inquiries relating to the provisions of the Real Estate License Law, the Rules and Regulations of the Real Estate Licensing Board, and general brokerage practices; researching and writing advisory opinions on issues of concern to the Board; and assisting the Board's Legal Counsel in handling certain complaints against licensees.

In addition, he will be responsible for planning and conducting seminars, workshops and other education and information programs for the benefit of real estate licensees and the public.

Persons contacting the Board Office are reminded, however that neither the Legal Information 6fficer nor any other member of the Board staff can answer questions or give advice concerning legal matters outside the scope of the Board's jurisdiction and authority. Such questions should be referred to a private attorney.