9/16/2020 Act of Jul. 1, 2020,P.L. 558, No. 50 Cl. 24 - PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949 - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/li/uconsCheck.cfm?yr=2020&sessInd=0&act=50 7/11 administrative and financial affairs of the system. * * * Section 7. Sections 2008-A, 2009-A and 2010-A introductory paragraph, (1), (5), (10.1), (11), (12), (13) and (14) of the act are amended to read: Section 2008-A. Councils of Trustees.--(a) The council of each of the institutions shall consist of eleven (11) members who, except for student members, shall be nominated and appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. At least two (2) members of the eleven (11) member council of trustees shall be alumni of the institution. (b) [Ten (10) members of each council shall serve terms of six (6) years, respectively, and until their respective successors are duly appointed and qualified. One (1) member of each council shall be a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing, other than freshman, enrolled for at least twelve (12) semester hours at the institution of which he is a trustee. The student member shall serve a term of four (4) years or for so long as he is a full-time undergraduate student in attendance at the institution of which he is a trustee, whichever period is shorter, and is in good academic standing. Vacancies occurring before the expiration of the term of any member shall be filled in like manner for the unexpired term. Student members of the Council of Trustees shall be appointed by the Governor and shall not be subject to Senate confirmation. If a student member is temporarily unable, for medical or valid academic reasons, to fulfill the responsibilities of office, the Council of Trustees may request that the Governor appoint an otherwise qualified student to serve as an alternate until the return of the student member. (c) The members of each board of trustees of a former State college or university serving in such capacity on the effective date of this act shall continue to serve for the balance of their respective terms.] Ten (10) members of each council shall serve terms of six (6) years, respectively and until their respective successors are duly appointed and qualified. (b.1) One (1) member of each council shall be a student appointed by the board under section 2006-A(a)(17). The student member shall serve a term of four (4) years or for so long as the student is a full-time student in attendance at the institution of which the student is a trustee, whichever period is shorter, and is in good academic standing. If a student member is temporarily unable, for medical or valid academic reasons, to fulfill the responsibilities of office, the Council of Trustees may appoint an otherwise qualified student to serve as an alternate until the return of the student member. (b.2) Vacancies occurring before the expiration of the term of any member shall be filled in like manner for the unexpired term. (d) Six (6) members of a council shall constitute a quorum. Each council shall select from its members a chairperson and a secretary to serve at the pleasure of the council. Each council shall meet at least quarterly, and additionally at the call of the president, or its chairperson, or upon request of three (3) of its members. Section 2009-A. Powers and Duties of Councils of Trustees.-- (a) In accordance with [the rules and regulations] policies, procedures and standards adopted by the board, the council of each institution shall have the power and its duty shall be: (1) To make recommendations to the chancellor for the appointment[,] and retention [or dismissal] of the president following [consultation with] input by students, faculty, staff and alumni. (1.1) To make recommendations to the chancellor for the dismissal of the president. (2) To assist the president in developing proper relations and understanding between the institution and its programs and the
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