The motion passed without dissent. Regent Walston was elected Board Vice Chair.

General Counsel Lang congratulated Vice Chair Walston.

General Counsel Lang then asked Chair Patton to conduct the proceedings for the appointment of the Board Secretary.

Appointment of Board Secretary

Chair Patton asked for nominations or staff recommendations for the position of Board Secretary.

No candidate was nominated or recommended.

General Counsel Lang asked Interim President Johnson for suggestions regarding the appointment of the Board Chair.

Interim President Johnson noted that, upon approval of the position by the Board, a new Board Liaison would be employed who would then also serve as Board Secretary.

Chair Patton gave his approval for the procedure and then asked for any other questions on the topic, of which there were none.

VI. Ratification of Executive Committee

Chair Patton appointed Regent Moyer and Regent Dukes as members of the Executive Committee, of which he would serve as Chair pursuant to § 9.4 of The Gold Book: Bylaws of the Kentucky State University Board of Regents.

General Counsel Lang noted that the chairs of all other Board committees are to serve as members of the Executive Committee, per § 9.4. Chair Patton acknowledged General Counsel Lang's comment and advised that he sought to ensure that the Executive Committee could meet on short notice. Chair Patton thanked General Counsel Lang for her comment and stated that he would provide an update on a later date.

VII. Presidential Quarterly Report

Chair Patton turned the meeting over to Interim President Johnson, who then presented his quarterly report.