Section 7. Executive Committee

Purpose

Function in an advisory and coordinating capacity and make recommendations for adjustments, improvements, and refinements to the staff structure.

Responsibilities

• A.Oversee, examine, and review the work of the various Senate committees to prevent duplication of effort and ensure the carrying out of all committee assignments;
• B.Act as a steering committee to assure that matters are properly referred to Senate committees;
• C.Act for the Senate on urgent matters and consider immediate problems of general interest to the University which cannot wait for action by the Senate in regular sessions. Such actions of the committee are reported to the Senate at its next meeting and are subject to ratification;
• D.Review and recommend the annual budget of the Senate and the financial statements of the Senate;
• E.Maintain relationships with the University community;
• F.Ensure that Ad Hoc committees are established when necessary; and
• G.Present a written annual report of committee accomplishments at the October meeting of the Senate.

Composition

The committee shall consist of the elected officers of the Senate, all Senate committee chairs, and the Staff Regent.

Reports to: Staff Senate