SECTION 1.1

The governance of Kentucky State University is vested in the Board of Regents of Kentucky State University. The Board, in conformity with the laws and Constitution of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, shall have exclusive jurisdiction, power, and authority with regard to the supervision, management, and control of Kentucky State University; shall be the final authority in all matters pertaining to the University; and shall exercise control over the University's policies and its relations with federal, state, and local governments.

SECTION 1.2

The Board of Regents of Kentucky State University is a constituted entity of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. KRS 164.310 and KRS 164.321.

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SECTION 1.3

The Board shall constitute a body corporate with all the usual corporate powers, and with all immunities, rights, privileges, and franchises usually accorded the governing bodies of educational institutions.

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SECTION 2

The Board of Regents, in governing the affairs of Kentucky State University, shall:

  • Appoint the President of the University, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board according to such terms as may be mutually agreeable to the Board and the President;
  • Review and evaluate, on an annual basis, the performance of the President of the University according to the general and specific procedures, processes, and objectives approved by the President and the Board as presented at the outset of each academic year;
  • Engage outside advisors and counsel, in its discretion, to assist it in carrying out its duties, including, but not limited to, the evaluation of the President;
  • Approve the employment of faculty members at the administrative level, and staff employees at the vice president level and above, and fix their compensation and tenure of service upon the recommendation of the President and prior to any offer of employment, except that the President may conditionally appoint such persons for a ninety-day period;
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  • Approve all administrative employment contracts offered to University employees prior to execution by the parties;
  • Approve salary and benefit ranges for all University personnel;
  • Approve the creation and abolition of employment positions;
  • Approve the University's annual budget and approve any material changes to it; Deleted: the State Constitution and State laws

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