Board of governors
8 (1) There shall be a board of governors of the university, consisting of not more than 25 members, as follows: 1. The president of the university, by virtue of office. 2. The chancellor of the university, by virtue of office. 3. Three members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. 4. At least 12 and not more than 16 members, as may be set out in the by-laws of the university, appointed by the board, at least six of whom shall be members of the board of governors of the college but who are not employees or students of the college. 5. Four members who are students or employees of the university and who are elected by the relevant constituencies of the university.  2002, c. 8, Sched. O, s. 8 (1). By-law respecting elections (2) The board shall by by-law determine the manner and procedure for the election of members described in paragraph 5 of subsection (1) and eligibility requirements for election to the board.  2002, c. 8, Sched. O, s. 8 (2). Term (3) Subject to subsection (4), the term of office for an elected or appointed member of the board shall be not more than three years, as determined by by-law.  2002, c. 8, Sched. O, s. 8 (3). Same (4) The term of office for a member of the board who is a student of the university shall be one year.  2002, c. 8, Sched. O, s. 8 (4). Reappointment (5) A member of the board is eligible for reappointment or re-election.  2002, c. 8, Sched. O, s. 8 (5). Limitation (6) A person elected or appointed to the board under subsection (1) may not be a member of the board for more than six consecutive years, but is eligible for reappointment or re-election after one year’s absence from the board.  2002, c. 8, Sched. O, s. 8 (6). Exception, chair (6.1) The board may determine by board resolution that the six-year limit set out in subsection (6) does not apply to a member who is serving as chair of the board, and the member shall immediately be eligible for reappointment or re-election to another term of office, provided that the member continues to serve as chair. 2023, c. 20, Sched. 20, s. 1. Same (6.2) A member who continues to serve as chair pursuant to subsection (6.1) may not be a member of the board for more than eight consecutive years and subsequently is not eligible for reappointment or re-election to the board. 2023, c. 20, Sched. 20, s. 1. Vacancies (7) A vacancy on the board occurs if, (a) a member resigns or ceases to be eligible for appointment or election to the board; (b) a member is incapable of continuing to act as a member and the board by resolution declares the membership to be vacated; or (c) the board by resolution declares a membership to be vacated for failure to attend sufficient meetings, as provided in the by-laws of the university.  2002, c. 8, Sched. O, s. 8 (7). Same (8) If a vacancy on the board occurs before the term of office for which a member has been appointed or elected has expired, the vacancy shall be filled in a timely fashion, as provided in the by-laws, in the same manner and by the same body as the member whose membership is vacant was elected or appointed and the new member shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired portion of the term of the member he or she is replacing.  2002, c. 8, Sched. O, s. 8 (8). Same (9) A person elected or appointed to the board under subsection (8) may be reappointed or re-elected upon the expiry of the term that he or she was elected or appointed to complete, but is eligible for further reappointment or re-election only after one year’s absence from the board.  2002, c. 8, Sched. O, s. 8 (9). Member on both boards (10) Despite the requirements of paragraph 4 of subsection (1), if a person who is a member of both the board of the university and the board of governors of the college ceases to be a member of the board of the college, he or she may continue as a member of the board of the university, but is not eligible for reappointment to the board of the university in a position designated for a person who is a member of both boards.  2002, c. 8, Sched. O, s. 8 (10). Same (11) A person who continues his or her membership on the board under subsection (10) shall be deemed to be a member of the board of governors of the college for purposes of calculating the six members referred to in paragraph 4 of subsection (1).  2002, c. 8, Sched. O, s. 8 (11). Quorum (12) A quorum of the board consists of a majority of its members and that majority must include at least half of the members who are not students or employees of the university.  2002, c. 8, Sched. O, s. 8 (12). Chair, vice-chair (13) The board shall elect annually a chair and at least one vice-chair from among its members who are not students or employees of the university and shall fill any vacancy in the office of chair or vice-chair from among such members.  2002, c. 8, Sched. O, s. 8 (13). Duties (14) The chair shall preside over the meetings of the board and if the chair is unable to act or if the position is vacant, a vice-chair shall act in his or her place and, if both the chair and vice-chair are unable to act, the board may appoint a member who is not a student or employee of the university to act temporarily in their place.  2002, c. 8, Sched. O, s. 8 (14). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2023, c. 20, Sched. 20, s. 1 - 04/12/2023