Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the NLRB's general counsel?

The role of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and its general counsel primarily involves overseeing and enforcing labor laws concerning collective bargaining, the rights of employees and employers, and the prevention of unfair labor practices. Among the responsibilities of the NLRB's general counsel are supervising unfair labor practice proceedings, investigating allegations of unfair labor practices, and prosecuting those cases.

Negotiating labor contracts, however, is not within the purview of the NLRB’s general counsel. The negotiation of labor contracts typically falls under the responsibilities of labor unions and employers, where representatives engage in discussions to reach agreements on working conditions, wages, benefits, and other employment-related matters. The general counsel does not engage directly in these negotiations; instead, their role is more focused on ensuring compliance with labor laws and addressing disputes that arise in the context of labor relations. Therefore, the option pointing to negotiating labor contracts is the correct identification of a responsibility that does not belong to the NLRB's general counsel.