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Regents governance committee discusses customary chair and vice chair nomination timeline
Summary
The Kansas Board of Regents governance committee reviewed an informal nomination practice for electing its chair and vice chair: interested regents typically notify the chair by March 1, the chair announces candidates (often in April), and the board elects officers in May with terms beginning July 1; the practice is customary, not written in the bylaws.
Members of the Kansas Board of Regents governance committee reviewed the customary process for nominating the board chair and vice chair during the Jan. 14 meeting.
A committee member identified as John summarized the board bylaw: "Section 1 says the board shall elect the chair to vice chair, for 1 year terms, at the regular May meeting of each calendar year, and then the terms of office shall begin on July 1." He described a multi-year informal practice in which any regent interested in serving lets the chair know by March 1 and the chair, at a later date (often in April), announces those who are interested so regions can seek support. The speaker emphasized this timeline is customary rather than a written policy.
Regents discussed practical reasons for the earlier internal timeline, saying having a new chair in place earlier helps plan retreats and transition responsibilities. The committee did not adopt a formal policy change during the meeting; members agreed the current practice gives prospective officers time to consult with current chair and vice chair about the duties.
The governance committee approved minutes from its Dec. 17 meeting at the start of the Jan. 14 session.
