BYLAWS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND
(Adopted by the Board of Regents, April 5,1989; Amended,
September 27, 1990; Amended February 27, 1991; Amended June 9,
1995; Amended August 25, 1995; Amended December 1, 1995; Amended
April 12, 1996; Amended April 4, 1997, Amended December 8, 2000,
Amended August 23, 2002; Amended September 12, 2003; Amended
December 12, 2003, Amended October 21, 2005, Amended September 5, 2008)
PREAMBLE
Pursuant to the powers vested in the Board of Regents of the
University System of Maryland, as provided by law, the following
is hereby adopted and declared as the Bylaws of the Board of
Regents of the University System of Maryland.
ARTICLE I
CORPORATE NAME, PURPOSE, AND POWERS
Section 1. The Board of Regents (hereafter "the Board") is the
body established by statute and charged with responsibility for
the governance and management of the University System of
Maryland (hereafter "the University System") and all constituent
institutions, centers, and institutes thereof.
Section 2. The University System of Maryland is a body corporate
and politic, an instrumentality of the State, a public
corporation, and an independent unit of State government.
Section 3. In addition to any other powers granted and duties
imposed by Title 12 of the Education Article, Maryland Annotated
Code, and subject to the provisions of Title 11 of that Article,
pertaining to the Maryland Higher Education Commission, and
subject to any other restriction expressly imposed by law or by
any trust agreement involving a pledge of property or money, the
Board is responsible for the management of the University System
and has all the powers, rights, and privileges that go with that
responsibility, including the power to conduct or maintain any
institutions, centers, schools, or departments in the University
System at the locations the Board determines. As provided by
statute, the Board may not be superseded in its authority by any
other State agency or office in managing the affairs of the
University System or of any constituent institutions and centers
under the Board's jurisdiction. In addition, the Board has all
the powers of a Maryland corporation which are not expressly
limited by law, as well as all powers conferred on it by the Act
of Incorporation of the Maryland College of Agriculture, the
Charter of the University of Maryland, and the charter of any
constituent institution.
Section 4. Subject to Article VIII, Section 8 of these Bylaws,
the Board may make rules and regulations, and prescribe policies
and procedures, for the management, maintenance, operation, and
control of the University System.
Section 5. Except with respect to changing the name of any
institution, establishing any new institution or branch or center
or institute, merging, consolidating or closing any institution
or center or institute, and selling or exchanging real property,
the Board may delegate any part of its authority over the affairs
of the constituent institutions and centers to the Chancellor or
the Presidents, or to any advisory bodies the Board establishes
pursuant to statute. The Board may modify or rescind any such
delegation of authority at any time in whole or in part.
ARTICLE II
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
Section 1. The officers of the Board shall be a Chairperson, a
Vice Chairperson, a Secretary, an Assistant Secretary, a
Treasurer, and an Assistant Treasurer. Additional officers
deemed necessary or essential to the operation of the System may
be established by the Board of Regents at any time.
Section 2. The officers of the Board shall be elected at the
annual meeting of the Board by the majority vote of the members
of the Board. They shall hold office from the time of their
election and until their successors are elected at the next
annual meeting.
Section 3. Vacancies in any office shall be filled by the Board
by the majority vote of the members of the Board. Officers
elected to fill vacancies shall serve until their successors are
elected at the next annual meeting.
ARTICLE III
DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. Chairperson. The Chairperson is authorized to
represent the Board before all public bodies, to preside at the
meetings of the Board, to sign on behalf of the Board papers
authorized by the Board as required by law, and to perform such
other duties as the Board may from time to time assign.
Section 2. Vice Chairperson. At the request of or in the
absence or disability of the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson
shall perform all of the duties of the Chairperson and, while so
acting, shall have all of the powers and authority of the
Chairperson. In addition, the Vice Chairperson shall perform
such other duties as from time to time may be assigned by the
Board.
Section 3. Secretary. The Secretary shall approve a record of
the proceedings of all meetings of the Board and its committees.
The official records of the Board shall be maintained in the
Chancellor's Office, or at such other designation as the Board
may from time to time determine. The Secretary is authorized to
sign on behalf of the Board papers authorized by the Board or
required by law. The Secretary shall perform such other duties
as from time to time may be assigned by the Board or by the Board
Chairperson.
Section 4. Assistant Secretary. The Assistant Secretary shall,
in the absence of the Secretary, perform the duties of the
Secretary, and such other duties as may be authorized by the
Board.
Section 5. Treasurer. The duties of the Treasurer shall be such
as may be designated by the Board.
Section 6. Assistant Treasurer. The Assistant Treasurer shall,
in the absence of the Treasurer, perform the duties of the
Treasurer, and such other duties as may be authorized by the
Board.
ARTICLE IV
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND
AND CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS
Section 1. After a thorough search, the Board of Regents shall
appoint a qualified person as Chancellor of the University System
of Maryland.
Section 2.. The Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the
University System of Maryland and the Chief of Staff for the
Board.
Section 3. The Chancellor serves at the pleasure of the Board
and is entitled to the compensation established by the Board.
Section 4. The Chancellor shall advise the Board of Regents on
Systemwide policy; conduct Systemwide planning; coordinate and
arbitrate among the institutions and centers of the University;
assist the institutions in achieving performance goals in
accordance with their adopted performance accountability plans;
provide technical assistance to institutions and centers such as
legal and financial services; perform the duties the Board of
Regents assigns and that are required by Title 12 of the
Education Article, Maryland Annotated Code; and see that the
policies of the Board of Regents are carried out.
Section 5. The Chancellor, in carrying out the duties assigned,
shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the System Office.
Subject to the authority and applicable regulations and policies
of the Board, the Chancellor shall appoint, promote, fix
salaries, grant tenure, assign duties and terminate personnel in
the System Office and other components not included in
constituent institutions.
ARTICLE V
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF INSTITUTIONS
Section 1. In consultation with the Chancellor and after a
thorough search, the Board of Regents shall appoint a qualified
person as President of each constituent institution.
Section 2. The President of each constituent institution serves
at the pleasure of the Board of Regents and is entitled to the
compensation established by the Board.
Section 3. The President of each constituent institution shall
serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the institution; is
responsible and accountable to the Board of Regents for the
discipline and successful conduct of the institution and
supervision of each of its departments; and shall take every
initiative in:
A. Implementing policies of the Board and constituent
institutions, and
B. Promoting the institution's development and efficiency.
Section 4. Subject to the authority and applicable regulations
and policies of the Board, the President of each
constituent institution shall:
A. Develop a plan of institutional mission, goals,
priorities, and a set of peer institutions in
accordance with Subtitle 3 of Title 11 of the
Education Article, Maryland Annotated Code;
B. Have the authority to develop new academic
programs and curtail or eliminate existing programs;
C. Formulate operating and capital budget requests;
D. Appoint, promote, fix salaries, grant tenure,
assign duties, and terminate personnel;
E. Have the authority to create any position within
existing funds available to the University, to the
extent the cost of the position, including the cost
of any fringe benefits, is funded from existing funds;
F. Establish admission standards;
G. Set tuition and fees;
H. Administer financial aid;
I. Enter into contracts and cooperative agreements;
J. Have the authority to accept gifts and grants and
maintain and manage endowment income;
K. Have the authority to recommend change in the name
or status of the institution;
L. Regulate and administer athletic and student
activities;
M. In compliance with State, federal, and Board mandates
and policies, oversee affirmative action and equal
employment opportunities;
N. Establish organizations for the administration of
campus alumni affairs;
O. Be responsible for all academic matters;
P. Have the authority to establish an institutional
board to:
1. Provide advice to the President;
2. Assist in community relations;
3. Assist in institutional development; or
4. Provide any other assistance requested by
the President;
Q. Establish traffic regulations for the campus; and
R. Perform any other duties assigned by the Board.
ARTICLE VI
COUNCILS
Section 1. The Board shall establish a Council of University
System Presidents, a Council of University System Faculty, a
Council of University System Staff, and a University System
Student Council.
Section 2. These Councils shall serve in an advisory capacity to
the Chancellor and may, from time to time, make reports and
recommendations to the Board.
Section 3. The Board may appoint committees to advise it in
exercising its authority. The Board may, by resolution approved
by majority vote of the members of the Board at any regular
meeting, appoint advisory committees to advise it in exercising
its authority, provided, however, that for each such committee
the enabling resolution shall describe the committee's
responsibility and shall specify a life for the committee.
The life of the advisory committee shall not exceed one year,
unless renewed for a specific period by subsequent resolution
of the Board.
Section 4. The Council of University System Faculty (CUSF) shall
designate a Faculty Advisor to the Board of Regents. The Faculty
Advisor will serve a one-year term beginning with the annual
meeting of the Board. The Faculty Advisor may attend and
participate in public meetings of the Board and its committees
and Executive Sessions of the Board and its committees which are
open to the System Presidents, provided that the Regents may vote
to exclude the Advisor from any Executive Session. At such
meetings, the Faculty Advisor will be afforded the same
opportunity to participate in any discussion as is afforded
Presidents. The Faculty Advisor may not attend those Executive
Sessions of the Board which are not open to the System
Presidents. The Faculty Advisor may not vote on any matter voted
upon by the Regents.
Section 5. The Council of University System Staff (CUSS) shall
designate a Staff Adviser to the Board of Regents. The Staff
Adviser will serve a one-year term beginning with the annual
meeting of the Board. The Staff Adviser may attend and
participate in public meetings of the Board and its committees
and Executive Sessions of the Board and its committees which are
open to the System Presidents, provided that the Regents may vote
to exclude the Adviser from any Executive Session. At such
meetings, the Staff Adviser will be afforded the same opportunity
to participate in any discussion as is afforded Presidents. The
Staff Adviser may not attend those Executive Sessions of the
Board which are not open to the System Presidents. The Staff
Adviser may not vote on any matter voted upon by the Regents.
ARTICLE VII
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
Section 1. The Board of Regents of the University System of
Maryland shall approve and adopt a Systemwide plan of higher
education which shall provide through its various campuses and
programs a continuum of educational services including
undergraduate education, graduate education, professional
programs, and research to achieve and sustain national eminence,
with each component fulfilling a distinct and complementary
mission, as provided by Titles 10 and 12 of the Education
Article, Maryland Annotated Code.
Section 2. The Board shall review, approve and adopt
individually, and on a Systemwide basis, mission statements of
each constituent institution to assure that:
A. They are consistent with the Maryland Charter for Higher
Education and the Systemwide plan;
B. They will promote the efficient and effective use of
each institution's and the System's resources; and the
Board shall consolidate the statements into an adopted
System wide statement to be presented to the Maryland
Higher Education Commission for approval.
Section 3. The Board shall review, approve, and adopt a
performance accountability plan for each constituent institution
in accordance with the provisions of Title 12 of the Education
Article, Maryland Annotated Code; shall annually receive and
review from the President of each constituent institution a
written report on the attainment by the institution of the
objectives in the performance accountability plan of the
institution; shall submit the report to the Maryland Higher
Education Commission; and shall hold each President accountable
for meeting the objectives of the performance accountability
plan.
Section 4. In consultation with the institutions and the
Chancellor, the Board shall establish standards for funding based
on differences in the size and mission of the constituent
institutions; review, modify as necessary, and approve
consolidated budget requests for appropriations for the
University System of Maryland with respect to:
A. The operating budget, and
B. The capital budget; and
submit these requests for appropriations organized by constituent
institutions to the Commission, Governor, and General Assembly.
Section 5. The Board shall perform and carry out as required all
of the mandates and provisions as contained in the Titles of the
Education Article, Maryland Annotated Code.
ARTICLE VIII
BOARD MEETINGS
Section 1. Regular Meetings. The Board shall hold at least six
regular meetings during each fiscal year ending June 30, at such
time and place as the Board may determine. One of the regular
meetings shall be held during the month of June and shall be
designated as the annual meeting, at which time officers of the
Board shall be elected, the Chancellor shall make an annual
report, and the Chairperson shall present a schedule of the time
and place of regular meetings for the ensuing year for approval
by the majority vote of the Board of Regents. Except in an
emergency, as determined by the Chairperson, the date of the
annual meeting and other regular meetings may be changed only by
majority vote of all members of the Board. In the event of an
emergency, as determined by the Chairperson, the Chairperson
shall designate a new date for the annual meeting and other
regular meetings.
Section 2. Location of Meetings. The Board shall hold its
regular meetings at the constituent institutions within the
System to the extent feasible and appropriate. The Chairperson,
in consultation with the Chancellor, shall designate the location
of each meeting of the Board for the coming fiscal year.
Section 3. Meeting Agenda. An agenda for the Annual Meeting and
for regular meetings of the Board shall be prepared by the
Chancellor in accordance with directions of the Board Chairperson
and shall be sent by the Chancellor to each member of the Board
at least seven days in advance of each meeting. Discussions and
actions by the Board shall not, however, be limited to the items
included on the agenda but may include any business not
inconsistent with the Bylaws and within the duties and powers of
the Board.
Section 4. Special Meetings. The Board shall hold special
meetings upon the call of the Chairperson. The Chairperson may
call a special meeting at his/her initiative in response to the
written request of five members of the Board at any time. Five
days notice of any special meeting shall be given to all board
members, except when the Chairperson determines that special
circumstances warrant a shorter notice. At special meetings,
only matters covered in the notice to members may be transacted.
Special meetings may be conducted by telephone or video
conferencing, provided that all participating Regents deliberate
collectively, each in the hearing of every other Regent and
others in attendance at the meeting. Individual Regents may
participate in a Board meeting through such means, and such
Regents shall be counted for quorum purposes and their votes
shall be counted when determining the actions of the Board.
Section 5. Quorum. A quorum for any meeting of the Board of
Regents shall consist of a majority of voting members of the
Board. No formal action may be taken by the Board without the
approval of a majority of the voting members of the Board.
Regents may monitor Board meetings by telephone but may not be
counted for quorum purposes and they shall not vote on actions
of the Board.
Section 6. Addressing the Board. Employees of the System (other
than Presidents, major unit heads, councils established by the
Board, and General Counsel to the Board) wishing to address the
Board should submit a written request through appropriate
channels to the Chancellor at least forty-eight hours in advance
of the meeting of the Board. Persons not employed in the System
wishing to address the Board should submit a written request
directly to the Chancellor at least forty-eight hours in advance
of the meeting of the Board. The Chancellor shall present such
requests to the Chairperson who may deny the request, refer the
matter to an appropriate committee of the Board for
consideration, or recognize the non-members to address the Board
at a meeting, provided they adhere to the subject deemed
appropriate by the Chairperson and limit their presentation as
requested by the Chairperson. The Council of University System
Presidents, the Council of University System Faculty, the Council
of University System Staff and the University System Student
Council may, from time to time, make reports and recommendations
to the Board.
Section 7. Notice of Meetings. Notice of regular meetings of
the Board of Regents shall be given to State officials as
required by Section 12-103 of the Education Article, Maryland
Annotated Code, and to other appropriate State officials, shall
be published in the Maryland Register and shall be available, on
request, in the Office of the Chancellor. As officers of the
University System, the Chancellor and each President and major
unit heads shall be invited to be present at all public meetings
of the Board and its committees. The Chancellor shall give
notice to such other persons as the Chancellor may deem
appropriate.
Section 8. Open Meetings. All Board meetings shall be conducted
in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 5 of the State Government
Article, Maryland Annotated Code.
ARTICLE IX
BOARD COMMITTEES
Section 1. The Standing Committees of the Board are the
Committee on Audit, the Committee on Education Policy, the
Committee on Finance, the Committee of the Whole, the
Committee on Organization and Compensation, and the Committee on Advancement..
Section 2. Subject to the provisions of Section 6 of this
Article, the Chairperson of the Board, at the annual meeting of
the Board or as soon thereafter as practicable, shall, after
consulting with the members of the Board, appoint members to each
of the Standing Committees for the coming year. In addition, the
Chairperson of the Board shall designate the Chairperson and the
Vice Chairperson of each Standing Committee. In making such
appointments, the Chairperson shall determine the number of
members on each standing committee. In case of a vacancy on a
committee, the Chairperson of the Board shall appoint a new
member for the unexpired term. Each Committee member shall serve
at the pleasure of the Board Chairperson. The Chairperson of the
Board shall be an ex officio member of all Standing Committees.
Section 3. Committee on Audit.
A. The Committee on Audit shall have the following duties:
1. The Committee on Audit shall render advice and
assistance to the Board of Regents in fulfilling
its fiduciary responsibilities for overseeing
adequacy of and compliance with the internal
controls of the University System of Maryland
and the sufficiency and appropriateness of its
financial reporting.
2. This Committee shall review independent audit
proposals including the scope of examination,
services to be provided, reports to be rendered
and fees to be charged, recommend to the Board
the selection and scope of work of the independent
external auditor of the University System of
Maryland, review findings received therefrom and
provide the Board with appropriate reports.
3. This Committee shall review legislative audits
of the institutions of the University System and
institutional responses thereto, and provide the
Board with appropriate reports.
4. This Committee shall review and recommend to the
Board the scope of the internal audit function.
The Committee shall review the Charter of the
Office of Internal Audit, its annual plan of
work, its reports and administrative actions
taken regarding its recommendations, and its
annual report of significant audit items, and
shall provide the Board with appropriate reports on
the activities of that office.
5. In fulfillment of these responsibilities this
Committee shall foster direct communications with
the external auditors on an annual basis or as
otherwise deemed appropriate, and shall assure
direct access from the Office of the Internal Auditor,
including meeting privately, at least on an annual
basis, with the Director of Internal Audit.
6. This Committee shall monitor the Board's observance
of the State Ethics Code as it pertains to possible
conflict of interest with matters of the University
System of Maryland.
Section 4. Committee on Education Policy.
A. The Committee on Education Policy shall consider and
report to the Board on all matters relating to education
policies and programs for all institutions and major units.
The Committee shall also consider and report to the Board
on matters pertaining to the faculty, including conditions
affecting recruitment and retention of faculty members,
adequacy of instructional facilities, proposal of new
degrees and educational programs by the Chancellor and
other such matters relating to the education policies
and programs as may be brought before it by the
Chancellor or referred to it by the Board.
B. The Committee on Education Policy shall maintain a
familiarity with extracurricular activities at all
institutions of the University System of Maryland,
including but not limited to athletic activities.
It shall consider policy matters relating thereto
and make its recommendations to the Board.
C. In addition, it shall be the responsibility of the
Committee on Education Policy to concern itself with
the following matters: student recruitment, graduate
placements, alumni cooperation, curriculum development
and interinstitutional cooperation, including cooperation
among the various components of the University System
and affiliated organizations. The Committee shall make
recommendations to the Board relative to the foregoing
and other matters as appropriate.
Section 5. Committee on Finance.
A. The Committee on Finance shall consider and report or
recommend to the Board on all matters related to financial
affairs (including affiliated foundations and alumni
associations). The Committee shall consider and
recommend the annual operating and capital budgets and
amendments thereto. The Committee shall also consider
and recommend compensation policies for all staff.
B. This Committee shall consider and report or recommend
to the Board on matters pertaining but not limited to
purchase and sale of real estate, the need for capital
improvements, site planning and landscaping, construction,
operation and maintenance of the physical plant, the care
and presentation of all furnishings, equipment and other
such matters relating to buildings and grounds of the
University System as may come before it.
C. This Committee shall have responsibility for reviewing
the annual contract, and any amendments thereto, between
the University System and the University of Maryland
Medical System Corporation, as developed by the President
of the University of Maryland, Baltimore and the Chancellor
of the University System of Maryland, and shall recommend
appropriate action to the Board of Regents, which may
include procedures for annual review and adoption of
the contract.
D. This Committee shall have the responsibility for
reviewing and recommending to the Board of Regents
appropriate action with respect to requests by the
UMMS Corporation for grants from the State.
E. This Committee shall receive reports and recommendations
from the University System of Maryland investment adviser
and investment manager and provide recommendations to the
Board regarding the endowment policies of the University
System of Maryland.
Section 6. Committee of the Whole.
A. The Committee of the Whole shall consist of all
members of the Board. The Chairperson shall preside
at meetings of the Committee of the Whole. The
purpose of such meetings is to provide an informal
forum for members of the Board to engage in dialogue,
as well as to provide an opportunity for open
discussion and recommendations on major questions
and issues. Agenda items from members of the Board
may be submitted to the Chairperson in advance or
may be introduced by members of the Board at
meetings of the Committee. The prepared agenda
shall be limited to matters of major significance
and those not appropriate for other Standing
Committees.
Section 7. Committee on Organization and Compensation.
A. The Committee shall consider and report to the
Board on all matters requiring the attention of the
Board concerning the organization and structure of the
University System of Maryland, its constituent
institutions and centers, and the System Office. The
Committee shall also consider and recommend to the
Board on all matters pertaining to the performance and
compensation of the chief executive officers of the
System.
B. The Committee shall have the responsibility from
time to time for conducting strategic reassessments of
the organizational structure and leadership resources
of the System and its institutions and centers,
reporting on these to the Board, and forwarding
recommendations for changes as needed or desired. The
Committee shall also consider any recommendations for
major organizational changes which are forwarded by the
Chancellor for the Board's consideration.
C. The Committee shall have responsibility for
overseeing the annual performance evaluation of the
Chancellor, for discussing this evaluation with the
Chancellor and for reporting the evaluation to the
Board. The Committee shall also have the
responsibility for recommending annually to the Board
the compensation package of the Chancellor.
D. The Committee shall discuss with the Chancellor
her/his performance evaluation of each institutional
president, and each Vice Chancellor, and her/his
consequent recommendations for compensation actions.
Based on this discussion, the Committee shall consider
and recommend to the Board annual compensation packages
for each of these individuals.
E. In the event that a vacancy occurs in a
presidential position, on the recommendation of the
Chancellor, the Committee shall recommend to the Board
the appointment of an individual to serve in an acting
or interim capacity until such time as the Board makes
a permanent appointment. The Committee shall recommend
all compensation actions for the acting or interim
appointment to the full Board. The Committee shall
also recommend to the Board any and all severance
packages for chief executive officers, and Vice
Chancellors as appropriate.
F. In the event that the Chancellor's position
becomes vacant, the Committee shall recommend to the
Board the appointment of and an appropriate
compensation package for an Acting or Interim
Chancellor.
G. The Committee shall review, monitor, and implement
processes and procedures for the Board's optimal
performance. The Committee is also responsible for
development and implementing assessment of the Board's
activities.
Section 8. Committee on Advancement
A. The Committee on Advancement shall consider and report to the
Board on all matters relating to the University System of Maryland's
private fund-raising efforts, including policies, strategies,
best practices and national standards affecting capital campaigns
and ongoing fund-raising programs.
B. This Committee shall review institutional and system wide efforts
and make recommendations to the Board regarding the enhancement of
system interests through entrepreneurial and private fund-raising
activities, including gifts, donations, bequests, endowment, grants,
venture, cooperative agreements, and other public-private opportunities.
C. This Committee shall consider and report to the Board on all matters
relating to System-affiliated foundations, alumni associations and
other 501 (c) (3) organization affiliated with the USM.
Section 9. Meetings of Standing Committees.
A. Standing Committee Chairpersons (except
Chairperson of the Committee of the Whole) should
schedule regular meetings in advance of each regular
meeting of the Board. Such regular Standing Committee
meetings shall be called by the Chancellor at the
request of the committee Chairperson. A majority of
the members of a Standing Committee may request the
Chairperson of the committee to call a special meeting
of the committee. The Chairperson, upon receipt of
such a request, or at his own initiative, shall have
the Chancellor call a special meeting.
B. Calls for meetings of Standing Committees shall be
in writing and, along with an agenda and such other
materials as may be appropriate which the Chancellor
shall prepare in consultation with the Committee
Chairperson, shall be mailed to each member of the
committee at least five days before the scheduled date
of the meeting.
C. Emergency meetings of any Standing Committee may
be called at any time by the Chairperson of the Board
or by the Chancellor, who shall designate the time and
place for such meetings. The call notice required in
paragraphs A and B above shall not be applicable to the
call for emergency meetings.
D. All meetings of the Standing Committees created by
these By-Laws shall be conducted in accordance with the
State Open Meetings Act, State Government Article,
sections 10-501 et seq.
E. Regents may participate in committee meetings by
telephone or video conferencing, provided that all
participating Regents deliberate collectively, each in
the hearing of every other Regent and others in
attendance at the meeting. Such Regents shall be
counted for quorum purposes and their votes shall be
counted when determining the actions of the committee.
Section 10. Authority of Committees. Unless otherwise
specifically delegated by appropriate resolution or policy of the
Board, authority to act on all matters is reserved to the Board
and the duty of each Standing or Special Committee shall be only
to consider and to report or recommend to the Board on
appropriate matters. In cases where specific power or authority
to act is granted, a report of final action by any Committee
shall be made at the next regular meeting of the Board and, if
confirmation is required, shall be confirmed and approved by the
Board at that time. Any grant to a Committee of authority or
power to commit the Board shall be reviewed by the Board at the
annual meeting each year, at which time it may be modified or
rescinded by a majority vote of the members of the Board.
Section 11. Task Forces and Workgroups Members and Chairpersons
of such task forces and workgroups as may be authorized from time
to time by the Board or the Chairperson of the Board to work on
specified matters, shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the
Board. Such appointments shall not exceed one year but may be
renewed by the Chairperson of the Board for additional periods
not to exceed one year. Meetings of such groups shall be called
by the groups' Chairpersons. Regents may participate in such
meetings by telephone or video conferencing, provided that all
participating Regents deliberate collectively, each in the
hearing of every other Regent and others in attendance at the
meeting. Such Regents shall be counted for quorum purposes and
their votes shall be counted when determining the actions for the
task force or work group.
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS
Section 1. These Bylaws may be amended by majority vote of the
members of the Board at any regular meeting, provided the
proposed amendment or amendments have been sent to each member at
least seven days before the meeting.
ARTICLE XI
ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER NEWLY REVISED
Section 1. The rules contained in Robert's Rules of Order Newly
Revised shall govern this Board where not inconsistent with the
Bylaws of the Board.
ARTICLE XII
REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS
Section 1. These Bylaws supersede and replace any Bylaws adopted
prior to July 1, 1988 by the former Board of Regents of the
University of Maryland and the former Board of Trustees of the
State Universities and Colleges, and any related regulations or
policies of such former boards to the extent inconsistent
herewith.
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