Board of Trustees, Con't 3
Section 17: Duties of the Board of Trustees
The chief duty of the Board of Trustees is to provide for the program and welfare of the college and to establish upon recommendation of the chief executive officer of the college, the policies which govern the college organization and operation. The Board of Trustees functions only when it is convened in meetings. An individual board member may speak for the Board of Trustees only when such authority has been delegated by the Board of Trustees. As a governing body, the Board of Trustees performs its duties as follows:
- It acts as a policy-making body and legislates to make these policies effective.
- It acts as an appraisal body sitting in judgment upon recommendations that may come to it through the chief administrator or its members.
- Performs other duties authorized by law.
Section 18: Employment of Chancellor
The Board of Trustees shall employ a chief executive officer carrying the title of Chancellor. The term of employment for the Chancellor shall be for a term set at the discretion of the Board of Trustees at the time of employment, in accordance with the school laws of Texas, and at an annual salary of such amount as may be fixed by the Board of Trustees. The Board shall evaluate the performance of the Chancellor on an annual basis.
In the event of a vacancy in the position of Chancellor of the college, the Board of Trustees shall employ a successor thereto at the earliest opportunity.
Section 19: Employment of Auditor
An independent auditor shall be employed who shall audit all accounts of the college and make his or her report to the Board of Trustees periodically, as directed by the Board of Trustees.
Section 20: Additional Powers and Duties
- Establish goals consistent with the role and mission of the college.
- Shall insist on the clarity of focus and mission.
- Assist the Chancellor in the achievement of performance goals.
- Shall nurture the college to the end that the college achieves its full potential within its role and mission.
- Study and pass upon the budget.
- Study and pass upon recommendations of the Chancellor for additional capital outlay and determine the means of financing them.
- Employ or reject the personnel upon recommendation of the Chancellor.
- Pass upon major financial problems upon the recommendation of the Chancellor of the college.
- Pass upon architect's plans for building which have been authorized, after approval of the Chancellor of the college.
- With the assistance of the Chancellor, determine current needs of the college and give active support to them before the public and the press.
- Approve the expenditures previously authorized by the Board of Trustees and approved by the Chancellor.
- Act as a body of final appeal for college personnel and the public in cases which may be appealed from the decision of the Chancellor of the college.
- Fill vacancies of the Board of Trustees created by death or resignation in accordance with laws of the state of Texas.
- Approve fees and tuition in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Approve the transfer of funds from one account to another.
- Approve the program of instruction as recommended by the Chancellor.
Perform other duties and functions as provided by applicable laws or regulations.
Section 1:
The term "administration" shall apply to those officers who control and operate over the college as a whole, or over some administrative division of the college program.
Section 2: The Chancellor as the Chief Executive Officer
The chief responsibilities and powers of the Chancellor of the college shall include the following:
- The Chancellor shall attend all meetings of the Board unless excused from attendance.
- The Chancellor shall act as the chief professional advisor to the Board of Trustees in all matters pertaining to the educational and business policies of the college involving their organization and operation.
- The Chancellor shall have general charge over the educational and business matters of the college and overall persons employed therein.
- All educational and business employees of the college shall be under the direction of the Chancellor. He or she shall recommend such employees to the Board of Trustees for employment, as well as dismissal of such employees.
- The Chancellor shall report to the Board of Trustees from time to time at his discretion or upon request of the Board of Trustees on the educational and business affairs of the college.
- The Chancellor may call meetings of the faculty or other employees at such times as he or she deems necessary for professional training and consultation.
- The Chancellor shall investigate the needs of facilities for the college and make such recommendations to the Board of Trustees as will meet with these needs.
- The Chancellor shall prepare a carefully classified estimate of receipts and expenditures for the ensuing year and submit this proposal to the Board of Trustees within the dates prescribed by law.
- Within the limits of the budget approved by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor shall have power to approve requisitions for purchases and expenditures for the operational program of the college. He or she may delegate this authority to another member of the administrative staff with approval of the Board of Trustees. It is understood that it is the policy of the Board of Trustees that at least three bids be taken on majority items in the budget before placing the order. However, in the case of capital outlay, the Board of Trustees must approve the bids before placing the order.
- The Chancellor shall recommend the transfer of funds from one account to another as conditions may require. The actual transfer will be made upon approval by the Board of Trustees.
- The Chancellor shall represent the college to its constituency, to the general public, and in educational groups.
- The Chancellor shall assist, as far as possible, in raising funds for the support of the college and its programs.
- The Chancellor is charged with the responsibility of maintaining amity and unity of purpose among all members of the teaching and administrative staff, the Board of Trustees, the alumni and the college constituency.
- The Chancellor shall recommend all trips involving students and other personnel which are specifically provided for in the budget.
These Bylaws may be altered or amended at any regular meeting of the Board of Trustees by the affirmative vote of four Trustees after 30 full days have passed after such amendment has been reduced to writing and filed with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees in a regular or special meeting.
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