6.4 Any dissenting member of a committee may include a minority statement. The Executive Committee shall solicit statements from members of the Council indicating the committee on which they would prefer to serve. Both the interests of the non-faculty employees staff and the needs of the committee will be considered. To insure adequate representation on the standing committees, Council members of each standing committee may be appointed by the Executive Committee, when necessary. Appointment to a general Standing committee terms shall be for one year with eligibility for re-appointment.
Terms begin at the beginning of the academic year.
If necessary, Chairs and Council members of all general standing committees are will be appointed by the Executive Committee. Committee Chairs may select additional non-Council members to serve, subject to Sections 6.5.d. and 6.5.e. Committee Chairs shall be elected by the committee. Standing Committees shall consist of an appropriate number of members, with the majority including the Chair, being Council members. Non-Council members may be members of standing committees.