Persons desiring to be heard by the Board shall first submit to the President in writing the subject matter and the reason for desiring to be heard by the Board. The President shall then call the request to the attention of the Board chairperson. The chairperson may then determine whether or not to permit the person requesting appearance before the Board to speak, or the Board by a majority vote may grant such a request of the person requesting authority to speak. The Board shall be notified of all requests that are denied.
Section 6.7: The President of the University shall attend all meetings of the Board.
Section 6.8: A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Section 6.9: Meeting agendas of the Board shall be determined jointly by the President and the Board chairperson, with essential materials provided to the Board members at least seven (7) calendar days in advance for regular meetings, and as soon as practicable for special meetings.
Section 6.10: Upon the concurrence of the Board chairperson and the President, agenda items may be designated as consent agenda items in the agenda of a regular Board meeting. Consent agenda items shall be recommended for approval by a single vote by the Board without discussion of individual items. Only individual Board members shall have the right to remove any item from the consent agenda and place it on the agenda for separate consideration by the Board.
Section 6.11: All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the principles of procedure prescribed in Roberts' Rules of Order, as most recently amended.
Section 7.1: The Board of Regents shall elect its chairperson and vice-chairperson annually at the Board's first meeting.
Section 7.2: The Board shall appoint a Secretary and the term of the Secretary shall be at the pleasure of the Board.
Bylaws Kentucky State University Board of Regents Effective Date: January 23, 2015 (Approved KSU Board of Regents) 10