Source: https://etsu.edu/trustees/bylaws.php
Timestamp: 2019-04-22 10:14:09+00:00

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vote on matters coming before the Board, or before any committee thereof of which they are members.
established by T.C.A. § 49-8-101.
welfare and safety of all.
limitations expressly set forth in law. Such delegations shall be in writing.
reference into these bylaws as if fully set forth herein, including all future amendments thereto.
shall be filled as outlined in T.C.A. § 49-8-201(f)(5).
As individuals, Trustees shall not speak for the Board unless so specifically authorized by the Board.
Each Trustee shall endeavor to keep informed as to the work of the University and its campuses, colleges, schools, departments and activities, both educational and business.
Trustees shall not use the authority, title, prestige, or other attribute of the office for personal benefit or gain for themselves or for any relative including consideration, treatment, or favor for any person beyond that which is generally available. Trustees are specifically prohibited by law from procuring, or being a party in any way to procuring, the appointment of a relative to a position of trust or profit connected with the University. Trustees are prohibited from knowingly accepting any gift, favor, or gratuity from any person or entity, including another Trustee that might affect or have the appearance of affecting a Trustee’s judgment in the impartial performance of the duties of the office (T.C.A. § 49-9-207).
As provided for Board policy, if a contested case hearing results in a finding that an appointed Trustee materially violated the Code of Ethics, the Board may remove the Trustee from the Board by a two-thirds vote of the Board at a regular or called meeting. Upon removal, the position shall be considered vacant, and the vacancy shall be filled as provided by law (T.C.A. § 49-8-204).
The officers of the Board shall be a Chair and Vice Chair.
the affirmative three-fourths (3/4) vote of the entire Board.
prescribed by the Board and these bylaws.
otherwise perform the duties of the Chair.
office by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the entire Board.
The President of the University may not serve as a presiding officer of the Board.
University and appoint staff to support the function of the Secretary and the Board.
the meeting and sending a copy to all Trustees.
thereto the Seal, of which the Secretary shall be the custodian.
Countersign, by facsimile signature, all diplomas and certificates granted by the University.
time by the President, the Board, or any standing or special committee of the Board.
by the Secretary upon the written request of three (3) or more Trustees.
Tennessee Open Meetings Act (T.C.A. § 8-44-101 et seq.).
who must be advised of the purpose or purposes of the meeting.
considered only upon an affirmative vote which shall represent a majority of the Board present.
committee chair for the duration of the Board’s deliberation and action on the designated item(s).
rights-of-way; ratification of quasi-endowments; and authorization to confer degrees.
consent agenda shall be provided to the Board in advance of the meeting. Any Trustee may remove an item from the consent agenda by notifying the Secretary prior to the meeting. Before calling for a motion to approve the consent agenda, the Chair or Vice Chair (or the applicable senior Trustee in their absence) shall announce any items that have been removed from the consent agenda and ask if there are other items to be removed. Requests for clarification or other questions about an item on the consent agenda must be presented to the Secretary before the meeting. An item will not be removed from the consent agenda solely for clarification or other questions.
recognized exception to the Tennessee Open Meetings Act (T.C.A. § 8-44-101 et seq.).
Committee, Finance and Administration Committee, and Executive Committee.
other standing committees shall meet at least four times annually.
request of two members of the committee.
committee. If written notice is not feasible, by reason of urgency or other exigent circumstance, notice may be given by other communication method.
affirmative vote of a majority of the entire committee.
If any committee member asks that an item be removed from the consent agenda, the item will be separately considered and voted on by the committee. If the item is approved by the committee, it will be placed on the consent agenda for the full Board meeting.
If there is no request to remove an item from the consent agenda, the consent agenda shall be voted on by a single motion, and if the motion carries, all items will go forward to the consent agenda of the full Board meeting.
absence of a quorum, those attending may adjourn the meeting until a quorum is present.
the Executive Committee shall be provided to all Trustees.
Board. Each standing committee shall be composed of no less than two members of the Board.
except for the Audit Committee, shall be counted for quorum purposes.
Academic and Student Affairs Committee.
must be reflected in the minutes of the meeting.
periodically at the committee’s discretion, but not less often than every three years.
Recommend to the Board the naming of University buildings.
an ex officio member of the Audit Committee but shall not be counted for quorum purposes.
composed of one external member and two or more Trustees who satisfy the membership requirements established in Article III, Section 6 of these Bylaws. An external member must have extensive accounting, auditing, or financial management expertise. An external member may not serve as Chair of the Audit Committee.
regarding finance, accounting, and legal compliance.
Other powers and responsibilities as the Board may prescribe.
Commission, the Governor, and the Department of Finance and Administration, the General Assembly, and the Board.
General oversight of the University’s intercollegiate athletics programs.
any standing or special committee of the Board.
ultimate responsibility as chief executive officer of the University.
President’s performance with the assistance of at least one external advisor.
contracts, bonds, notes, or other papers.
they may be modified by rules and regulations adopted by the Board.
the announcement of a vote otherwise taken.
President, with the assistance of the Secretary.
University shall have the right of appeal outlined in university policies.
3-24-2017 Adopted by the Board of Trustees.

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