5 (1) There shall be a board of the University, consisting of, (a)  the president of the University, by virtue of office; (b)  six members, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, who are neither students nor employees of the University; and (c)  such other members as may be set out in the by-laws of the University so long as at least a majority of the members of the board are persons who are neither students nor employees of the University.  2010, c. 12, s. 29 (1). By-law respecting elections (2) The board shall by by-law determine the manner and procedure for the election of members described in clause (1) (c) and eligibility requirements for election to the board.  2002, c. 8, Sched. E, s. 5 (2). Term (3) The term of office for each member of the board, other than the president, shall be not more than three years, as determined by by-law, and each member is eligible for reappointment or re-election.  2002, c. 8, Sched. E, s. 5 (3). Limitation (4) A person 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. E, s. 5 (4). Exception, chair (4.1) The board may determine by board resolution that the six-year limit set out in subsection (4) 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. 13, s. 1. Same (4.2) A member who continues to serve as chair pursuant to subsection (4.1) 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. 13, s. 1. Vacancies (5) 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; (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; or (d)  a majority of the persons entitled under the by-laws of the University to vote for the election of a member vote or sign a petition in favour of removing the member from office.  2002, c. 8, Sched. E, s. 5 (5); 2010, c. 12, s. 29 (2). Same (6) 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 appointed or elected 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. E, s. 5 (6). Quorum (7) A quorum of the board consists of a majority of its members and that majority must include, (a)  at least half of the members who are students or employees of the University; and (b)  at least half of the members who are not students or employees of the University.  2002, c. 8, Sched. E, s. 5 (7); 2010, c. 12, s. 29 (3). Chair, vice-chair (8) The board shall annually elect a chair and 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. E, s. 5 (8); 2010, c. 12, s. 29 (4). Duties (9) The chair shall preside over the meetings of the board and, if the chair is unable to act or if the position is vacant, the 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. E, s. 5 (9); 2010, c. 12, s. 29 (5). Section Amendments with date in force  (d/m/y) 2010, c. 12, s. 29 (1-5)
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