POLICY TITLE: Delegation of Authority
APPLIES TO: Kentucky State University Board of Regents President of Kentucky State University
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Kentucky State University Board of Regents Office of the President Office of General Counsel
APPROVED BY: Kentucky State University Board of Regents
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 8, 2025
NEXT REVIEW DATE: August 8, 2028
Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 164.321 establishes the governance of Kentucky State University (KSU) by a Board of Regents (the “Board”). The Board is charged with appointing a President, who shall serve as the chief administrative and educational officer of KSU.
This policy establishes and clarifies the authority the Board is explicitly reserving to itself and otherwise delegates broad authority to the President to manage and operate KSU. The Board entrusts the internal administration of KSU to the President in accordance with duly established governing Board policies.