The Bylaws of the University of Michigan Board of Regents
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`Last updated September 20, 2018
`Maintained by the Office of the Vice President and Secretary of the University of Michigan
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`Chapter I: The Board of Regents ................................................................................................ 1
`Sec. 1.01:
`Meetings of the Board (revised July 2008) .........................................................1
`Sec. 1.03.
`Notice of Meetings (revised July 2008) ...............................................................1
`Sec. 1.04.
`Quorum (revised February 2002) .......................................................................1
`Sec. 1.05.
`Rules of Procedure (revised July 2008) ..............................................................1
`Sec. 1.06.
`Officers of the Board (revised July 2011) ...........................................................1
`Sec. 1.07.
`Committees (revised July 2016) ..........................................................................3
`Sec. 1.09.
`Meeting Agenda (revised July 2008) ...................................................................4
`Sec. 1.10.
`Resolutions in Writing (revised July 2008) .........................................................4
`Sec. 1.11.
`Minutes of Formal Sessions (revised July 2008) .................................................4
`Sec. 1.12.
`Regents' Expenses (revised July 2008) ................................................................4
`Sec. 1.13.
`Business Transactions (revised July 2008) .........................................................4
`Sec. 1.14.
`Regental and Executive/Senior Officer Conflict of Interest Policy (revised July
`2008); “Supplemental Procedure for Handling Potential Conflicts Involving a
`Regent,” (approved June 2005, appended); “Supplemental Procedure for
`Handling Potential Conflicts Involving the President, (approved October 2006,
`appended) ............................................................................................................4
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`Chapter II: University Executive Officers ................................................................................ 11
`Sec. 2.01.
`The President .....................................................................................................11
`Sec. 2.02.
`The University of Michigan-Dearborn: The Chancellor ..................................11
`Sec. 2.03.
`The University of Michigan-Flint: The Chancellor .........................................11
`Sec. 2.04.
`The Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (revised July
`2016) ..................................................................................................................11
`The Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ..............................12
`The Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the University of
`Michigan Medical School (revised July 2016) ..................................................12
`The Vice President for Government Relations ..................................................13
`The Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
`(added September 2018) ....................................................................................13
`The Vice President for Research (revised July 2016) .......................................13
`The Vice President for Development .................................................................14
`The Vice President for Student Life (revised February 2014) ..........................14
`The Vice President and Secretary of the University ..........................................14
`The Vice President and General Counsel .........................................................15
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`Sec. 2.08.
`Sec. 2.09.
`Sec. 2.10.
`Sec. 2.11.
`Sec. 2.12.
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`Sec. 2.05.
`Sec. 2.06.
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`Sec. 2.07.
`Sec. 2.075.
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`Sec. 2.13.
`Sec. 2.14.
`Sec. 2.15.
`Sec. 2.16.
`Sec. 2.17.
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`The Vice President for Communications (revised October 2016) ....................15
`Appointments .....................................................................................................15
`Oath of Office ....................................................................................................15
`Gifts to Regents and University Employees ......................................................16
`The Powers and Duties of the Officers and Committees ...................................16
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`Chapter III: Business Management, Finance, and Property .................................................. 17
`The Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (revised November
`Sec. 3.01.
`1993) ..................................................................................................................17
`Salaries of Employees .......................................................................................18
`University Funds (revised November 1993) ......................................................19
`Bonds of University Officers .............................................................................19
`Gifts to the University (revised March 1995) ....................................................19
`Solicitation of Funds .........................................................................................19
`Approval and Execution of University Documents (revised November 2015) ..19
`Expenditures from Gift or Trust Funds (revised November 1993) ...................21
`Pledges of University Securities ........................................................................21
`Ownership of Patents, Copyrights, Computer Software, Property Rights, and
`Other ..................................................................................................................21
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`Sec. 3.02.
`Sec. 3.03.
`Sec. 3.04.
`Sec. 3.05.
`Sec. 3.06.
`Sec. 3.07.
`Sec. 3.08.
`Sec. 3.09.
`Sec. 3.10.
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`Chapter IV: The University Senate ........................................................................................... 23
`Sec. 4.01.
`The University Senate ........................................................................................23
`Sec. 4.02.
`Rules of the Senate ............................................................................................23
`Sec. 4.03.
`Senate Assembly Composition (revised April 2009) .........................................23
`Sec. 4.04.
`Senate Assembly: Powers and Duties ...............................................................23
`Sec. 4.05.
`Senate Assembly: Nomination and Election of Members ..................................24
`Sec. 4.06.
`Senate Assembly Organization ..........................................................................24
`Sec. 4.07.
`Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs ............................................25
`Sec. 4.08.
`Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs: Powers and Responsibilities25
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`Chapter V: The Faculties and Academic Staff......................................................................... 26
`Sec. 5.01.
`Definitions (revised October 2003) ...................................................................26
`Sec. 5.02.
`Governing Bodies in Schools and Colleges (revised January 1993) ................26
`Sec. 5.03.
`Powers and Duties of the Governing Faculties .................................................26
`Sec. 5.04.
`Faculty Procedure .............................................................................................27
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`Sec. 5.05.
`Sec. 5.06.
`Sec. 5.07.
`Sec. 5.08.
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`Sec. 5.09.
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`Sec. 5.10.
`Sec. 5.12.
`Sec. 5.13.
`Sec. 5.14.
`Sec. 5.15.
`Sec. 5.16.
`Sec. 5.17.
`Sec. 5.18.
`Sec. 5.19.
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`Sec. 5.20.
`Sec. 5.21.
`Sec. 5.22.
`Sec. 5.23.
`Sec. 5.24.
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`Faculty Communications to the Board ..............................................................27
`The Deans and Executive Committees ..............................................................27
`Administrative Officers of Other University Units (revised July 1997) ............27
`Appointment, Tenure, Promotion, and Resignation of the Staff (revised
`February 2012) ..................................................................................................28
`Procedures in Cases of Dismissal, Demotion, or Terminal Appointment
`(revised April 2011) ...........................................................................................29
`Severance Pay ...................................................................................................34
`Outside Employment ..........................................................................................35
`Governmental Activities ....................................................................................35
`Leaves of Absence .............................................................................................36
`Vacation Allowance ...........................................................................................37
`Temporary Absences (revised November 1993) ................................................37
`Sick Leave for Teaching Staff and Academic Research Staff ............................37
`Sick Leave for Other Academic Personnel (revised November 1993) ..............38
`Retirement of the President, Faculty, and Executive Officers (revised February
`2012) ..................................................................................................................38
`Emeritus and Emerita Faculty (revised April 1995) .........................................38
`Distinguished University Professorships ..........................................................38
`Adjunct Professorships ......................................................................................39
`Clinical Instructional Staff (revised June 2001) ...............................................39
`Research Scientists and Research Professors (revised October 2003) .............40
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`Chapter VI: Schools and Colleges: Program Definitions ........................................................ 42
`Sec. 6.01.
`General Purpose ................................................................................................42
`Sec. 6.02.
`Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs (revised September 2018) ...42
`Sec. 6.03.
`Institutes and Centers (revised April 1995) ......................................................43
`Sec. 6.04.
`Departments ......................................................................................................43
`Sec. 6.05.
`Divisions of the University (revised April 2009) ...............................................43
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`Chapter VII: Student Life .......................................................................................................... 45
`Student Participation in University Decision-Making (reinstated and revised
`Sec. 7.01.
`September 2016) ................................................................................................45
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`Chapter VIII: Admission and Registration of Students .......................................................... 46
`Sec. 8.01.
`Admission of Undergraduate Students (revised September 2018) ....................46
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`Sec. 8.02.
`Sec. 8.04.
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`The Registrar (revised September 2018) ...........................................................46
`Residence Requirements (revised July 2008) ....................................................46
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`Chapter IX: Commencement and Degrees ............................................................................... 47
`Sec. 9.01.
`Board of Regents to Grant Degrees ..................................................................47
`Sec. 9.02.
`Recommendations for Degrees in Course (revised September 2016) ...............47
`Sec. 9.03.
`Recommendations for Honorary Degrees (revised July 2008) .........................47
`Sec. 9.04.
`Honorary Alumni ...............................................................................................48
`Sec. 9.05.
`Regents’ Citation of Honor ...............................................................................48
`Sec. 9.06.
`Outstanding Achievement Award ......................................................................48
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`Chapter X: Fees and Charges .................................................................................................... 49
`Sec. 10.01.
`Policies Governing Student Fees (revised April 2009) .....................................49
`Sec. 10.02.
`Time of Payment of Fees (revised November 1993) ..........................................49
`Sec. 10.03.
`Exemptions from Payment of Fees ....................................................................49
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`Sec. 11.02.
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`Sec. 11.03.
`Sec. 11.05.
`Sec. 11.06.
`Sec. 11.07.
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`Sec. 11.08.
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`Sec. 11.09.
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`Sec. 11.10.
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`Sec. 11.11.
`Sec. 11.12.
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`Chapter XI: The Schools and Colleges and Affiliated Units................................................... 50
`The A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning Executive
`Sec. 11.01.
`Committee ..........................................................................................................50
`The Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design Executive Committee (revised
`October 2012) ....................................................................................................50
`The Stephen M. Ross School of Business Executive Committee ........................50
`The Stephen M. Ross School of Business Division of Executive Education ......50
`The University of Michigan-Dearborn Citizens Advisory Committee ..............50
`The University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters
`Executive Committee (revised February 2014) .................................................51
`The University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Education, Health, and
`Human Services Executive Committee (revised November 2015) ....................51
`The University of Michigan-Dearborn: College of Engineering and Computer
`Science Executive Committee (Revised November 2015) .................................51
`The University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Business Executive
`Committee (revised September 2009) ................................................................51
`The School of Dentistry Executive Committee ..................................................51
`The School of Dentistry Laboratories, Dental Clinic, and the University of
`Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers ...........................................................52
`The School of Dentistry Dental Hygienists .......................................................52
`The School of Education Executive Committee (revised February 2014) ........52
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`Sec. 11.13.
`Sec. 11.14.
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`Sec. 11.15.
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`Sec. 11.16.
`Sec. 11.17.
`Sec. 11.18.
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`Sec. 11.19.
`Sec. 11.20.
`Sec. 11.21.
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`The School of Education: Courses for the Training of Teachers of Physical
`Education (revised April 2009) .........................................................................52
`The School of Education Teacher's Certificate .................................................52
`The College of Engineering Executive Committee (revised October 2007) .....52
`The University of Michigan-Flint College of Arts and Sciences Executive
`Committee ..........................................................................................................52
`The University of Michigan-Flint School of Management Executive Committee52
`The University of Michigan-Flint Citizens Advisory Committee ......................53
`The University of Michigan-Flint School of Education and Human Services
`Executive Committee .........................................................................................53
`Sec. 11.215. The University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing Executive Committee
`(added June 2017) .............................................................................................53
`The Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies: The Dean and the
`Executive Board (revised February 2012) ........................................................53
`The Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies: Institutes and Bureaus 54
`The Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies: Mary A. Rackham
`Institute (revised November 2015) ....................................................................54
`The University of Michigan Press (revised September 2009) ...........................54
`The Law School: The Dean ...............................................................................54
`The Law School: The Lawyers Club ..................................................................54
`The School of Information: The Dean ...............................................................54
`The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts: The Executive Committee ..54
`The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts: Laboratories and Museums
`Collections (revised February 2014) ................................................................55
`The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts: Astronomical Observatories55
`The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts: The Edwin S. George Reserve55
`The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts: The Biological Station .......55
`The University of Michigan Academic Medical Center (revised July 2016) ....56
`The UMMS: The Executive Faculty ..................................................................56
`The UMMS Executive Committee (revised July 2016) ......................................56
`[Reserved] (deleted July 2016) .........................................................................56
`[Reserved] (deleted July 2016) .........................................................................56
`The School of Nursing Executive Committee (revised September 2016) ..........57
`The UMHS: The University of Michigan Health System (revised July 2016) ..57
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`Sec. 11.33.
`Sec. 11.34.
`Sec. 11.35.
`Sec.11.36.
`Sec. 11.37.
`Sec. 11.38.
`Sec. 11.39.
`Sec. 11.40.
`Sec. 11.41.
`Sec. 11.42.
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`Sec. 11.22.
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`Sec. 11.23.
`Sec. 11.24.
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`Sec. 11.25.
`Sec. 11.27.
`Sec. 11.28.
`Sec. 11.29.
`Sec. 11.30.
`Sec. 11.31.
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`Sec. 11.43.
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`Sec. 11.44.
`Sec. 11.45.
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`Sec. 11.46.
`Sec. 11.47.
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`Sec. 11.48.
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`Sec. 11.49.
`Sec. 11.50.
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`Sec. 11.51.
`Sec. 11.52.
`Sec. 11.53.
`Sec. 11.54.
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`Sec. 11.56.
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`Sec. 11.58.
`Sec. 11.59.
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`Sec. 11.60.
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`Sec. 11.61.
`Sec. 11.62.
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`Sec. 11.65.
`Sec. 11.66.
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`The UMHS: The University of Michigan Health System Board (revised July
`2016) ..................................................................................................................57
`[Reserved] (deleted July 2016) .........................................................................57
`The UMHS: President and Executive Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs of the
`UMMS (revised July 2016) ................................................................................57
`[Reserved] (deleted July 2016) .........................................................................58
`The University of Michigan Hospitals: Admission of Patients (revised July
`2016) ..................................................................................................................58
`The University of Michigan Health System: Disclosure of University of
`Michigan Health System Records of Patient Care (revised July 2016) ............58
`The School of Music, Theatre & Dance: The Executive Committee .................58
`The School for Environment and Sustainability: The Executive Committee
`(revised June 2017) ...........................................................................................58
`The College of Pharmacy: The Executive Committee (revised July 2017) .......58
`The School of Public Health: The Executive Committee (revised June 2007) ..59
`The School of Social Work: The Executive Committee (revised January 2006)59
`The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics: General Purposes (revised
`February 2011) ..................................................................................................59
`The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics: The Director (revised February
`2011) ..................................................................................................................59
`The Advisory Board on Intercollegiate Athletics (revised May 2012) ..............60
`The Advisory Board on Intercollegiate Athletics: Organization (revised
`December 2005) ................................................................................................61
`The Advisory Board on Intercollegiate Athletics: Functions (revised October
`2005) ..................................................................................................................61
`The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics: Funds (revised February 2011) 62
`The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics: Facilities (revised February
`2011) ..................................................................................................................62
`The School of Kinesiology: The Executive Committee (revised April 2009) ....62
`The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy: The Executive Committee
`(revised September 2018) ..................................................................................62
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`Chapter XII: The University Libraries..................................................................................... 64
`Sec. 12.01.
`The University Library ......................................................................................64
`Sec. 12.011. The University Library: The University Librarian and Dean of Libraries and
`Library Council (revised July 2008) .................................................................64
`Sec. 12.012. The University Library: File of University Publications (revised July 2008) ..64
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`Sec. 12.013. The University Library: Library Rules (revised July 2008) ..............................64
`Sec. 12.02.
`The Law Library ................................................................................................65
`Sec. 12.03.
`The William L. Clements Library (revised July 2008) ......................................65
`Sec. 12.04.
`The Bentley Historical Library (revised November 1993) ................................65
`Sec. 12.05.
`Libraries Advisory Committee (revised July 2008) ...........................................65
`Sec. 12.06.
`The Kresge Library in the Stephen M. Ross School of Business (revised
`September 2004) ................................................................................................66
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`Chapter XIII: Other University Units, Agencies, and Services .............................................. 67
`Sec. 13.03.
`Army, Navy, and Air Force Officer Education Programs .................................67
`Sec. 13.04.
`University of Michigan Alumni Association (revised February 2014) .............67
`Sec. 13.08.
`Institute for Social Research (revised April 2009) ............................................67
`Sec. 13.11.
`The Board for Student Publications (revised July 2011) ..................................68
`Sec. 13.13. Museum of Art (revised February 2014) ...........................................................69
`Sec. 13.14.
`University Human Resources (revised July 2008) ............................................69
`Sec. 13.15.
`Life Sciences Institute (added December 2001) ................................................70
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`Chapter XIV: Miscellaneous Rules and Regulations .............................................................. 71
`Powers and Duties of the Governing Bodies of all University Agencies, Other
`Sec. 14.01.
`Than Schools and Colleges ...............................................................................71
`Saving Clause ....................................................................................................71
`Amendments of Bylaws ......................................................................................71
`Revocation of Delegated Authority ...................................................................71
`Repeal ................................................................................................................71
`Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action (revised April 2009) ......................72
`Privacy and Access to Information ...................................................................72
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`Sec. 14.02.
`Sec. 14.03.
`Sec. 14.04.
`Sec. 14.05.
`Sec. 14.06.
`Sec. 14.07.
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`Preface
`A brief explanation of the rule-making powers effective within the University will serve the
`useful purpose of indicating the scope of the Bylaws of the Board of Regents, of drawing the line
`between the legislative powers exercised directly by the board and the sublegislative powers of the
`various subordinate University authorities.
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`Rule-making within the University is divided three ways: (1) the Bylaws of the Board of
`Regents (hereinafter referred to as Bylaws); (2) rules initiated by subordinate University authorities
`that become effective only upon approval by the Board of Regents; and (3) rules adopted by
`subordinate University authorities, under delegated legislative powers, that become effective as
`provided by such subordinate authorities.
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`UThe first classU, the Bylaws of the Board of Regents, comprise the rules concerning the more
`important matters of general University organization and policy rather than administrative details and
`specific technical requirements of the several fields of instruction. Moreover, these Bylaws include
`rules, regardless of importance, with respect to which it is desirable to afford positive notice to all
`interested persons. Bylaws are adopted directly by the Board of Regents in the exercise of the Boards’
`legislative powers, although they may and often do actually originate in the form of recommendations
`from some University agency, such as a school or college, the University Senate, or another
`sublegislative forum.
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`UIn the second classU of rules are those initiated by subordinate University authorities that
`become effective only upon approval by the Board of Regents, but that are not of sufficient general
`importance or interest to warrant inclusion in the Bylaws. This class embraces the more technical and
`detailed rules, such as those relating to requirements for graduation. Since such rules do not constitute
`a part of the Bylaws of the Board of Regents, they may be modified without the formalities requisite to
`the amendment of the Bylaws. For the sake of completeness of the record, such rules are published in
`the Proceedings of the Board of Regents after having been approved.
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`UIn the third classU of rules are those concerning numerous matters of even less general
`importance than those included under the last preceding heading. Grading regulations, committee
`organizations, and other matters of internal management of the several schools and colleges and other
`authorities--all subject, of course, to the ultimate authority of the board--are included in this class.
`These rules are adopted, amended, or repealed according to the procedures established by the several
`University authorities themselves. Power to adopt them may be expressly delegated in the Bylaws,
`implied from other powers conferred upon such authorities, or implied from general usage. Since
`such rules are not filed with or approved by the Board of Regents, they do not appear on record in the
`Proceedings of the Board of Regents. They are recorded in the minute books of the authorities
`adopting them and are filed with the secretary of the university.
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`This revision embraces only the first of the foregoing class of University legislation, the
`It has been prepared under the immediate supervision of the
`Bylaws of the Board of Regents.
`president of the university with advice and counsel from the Regents.
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`Chapter I: Board of Regents
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`Sec. 1.03.
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`Sec. 1.04.
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`Chapter I: The Board of Regents
`Sec. 1.01:
`Meetings of the Board (revised July 2008)
`Meetings of the Board of Regents (hereinafter sometimes referred to in these
`bylaws as the board) will generally be held monthly, except in August, according
`to the schedule approved annually by the board.
`Special meetings may be called by the president of the university, when
`necessary, or at the request of three or more Regents.
`Emergency action may be taken by the board between meetings if and when any
`matter arises which, in the opinion of the president, or any three members of the
`board, requires official action by the board prior to the next meeting. An
`affirmative vote by telephone, email, facsimile, or electronic mail from five
`members is required for action.
`All formal sessions will be open to the public.
`Notice of Meetings (revised July 2008)
`The vice president and secretary of the university will give notice to the public of
`formal sessions in a publication of general circulation within the university
`community, by posting within the vice president and secretary’s office and on the
`Board of Regents’ website, and by other means reasonably calculated to give
`notice to the public.
`Notice of special meetings will be given to each member of the board at least two
`days in advance and will state the purpose of the meeting. Board members may
`waive their right to receive notice before or after the meeting.
`Quorum (revised February 2002)
`A quorum for business will be five voting members of the board, participating in
`person or by conference telephone or video conference.
`Rules of Procedure (revised July 2008)
`In the absence of specific provisions to the contrary, faculties, committees,
`boards, and other deliberative bodies within the university will follow the rules of
`parliamentary procedure prescribed in Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised,
`10th ed. (Cambridge, Mass: Perseus Publishing, 2000) or later edition. Unless
`there is a specific provision to the contrary, a majority vote of the members of any
`legislative group within the University is necessary for action.
`Officers of the Board (revised July 2011)
`A.
`President and Secretary of the Board
`The president of the university will preside at meetings of the board, without
`the right to vote. The vice president and secretary of the university will act
`as secretary of the board.
`B. Chair and Vice Chair of the Board
`1. Selection:
`a) There will be a chair and vice chair of the board, each of whom
`will serve a one-year term commencing on July 1 of each year and
`ending on June 30 of the succeeding year. This process will
`commence on July 1, 2004. The positions of chair and vice chair
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`will be based on seniority and will rotate through the board based
`on seniority.
`b) The chair will be the board member with most seniority on the
`board, and the vice chair will be the board member with second
`most seniority on the board. Board members must have served for
`at least one year to be eligible to become chair or vice chair. The
`vice chair will automatically become chair after serving one term
`as vice chair. If two or more board members have equal seniority,
`the chair or vice chair, as applicable, will be chosen through a
`random selection process. At a meeting before July 1 of each year
`the board will take a public vote confirming the officers for the
`subsequent year.
`c) A board member who has served as chair or vice chair is
`ineligible to serve again in that capacity until all other eligible
`members of the board have served or forfeited the opportunity to
`serve. If the vice chair elects not to serve as chair, or the board
`member next eligible to serve as vice chair elects not to serve as
`vice chair, then he or she forfeits the opportunity to serve as chair
`of vice chair until all other members of the board have served in
`such capacity or forfeited the opportunity to serve.
`d) The chair and/or vice chair may be removed by vote of at least six
`members of the board. If the chair is removed as chair by vote of
`the board, resigns, or otherwise is unavailable or unwilling to
`serve as chair for the remainder of the term, the vice chair will
`automatically assume that position for the remainder