APPOINTMENTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND BOARDS
This policy governs Board of Regents (Board) appointments to selected organizations and boards that advance the teaching, research, and outreach mission of the University of Minnesota (University).
SECTION I. BOARD AUTHORITY.
The Board shall appoint some or all of the members of the organizations and boards listed in Section II, below.
SECTION II. ORGANIZATIONS AND BOARDS.
Listed below is the process governing Board appointments to selected organizations and boards:
Subd. 1. Board of Trustees, University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview (UMMCF).
| Nominations: |
The Board's UMMCF Nominating Committee reviews nominations recommended by the senior vice president, Academic Health Center. |
| Number of Appointments: |
Half (6) of the UMMCF Board, plus the dean of the Medical School |
| Appointment Schedule: |
Annually in May |
| Appointment Term: |
3-year, staggered terms |
| Reference: |
Academic Affiliation Agreement |
Subd. 2. Board of Trustees, Fairview Health Services.
| Nominations: |
The Board's UMMCF Nominating Committee reviews nominations recommended by the senior vice president, Academic Health Center. |
| Number of Appointments: |
1 plus 2 ex officio (unless board size increases) |
| Appointment Schedule: |
December of each year in which there is a vacancy or reappointment needed |
| Appointment Term: |
3-year term |
| Reference: |
Academic Affliation Agreement |
Subd. 3. Board of Trustees, University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF).
| Nominations: |
Board chair, in consultation with the president, recommends nominees to the Board. UMF Board also may provide recommendations. |
| Number of Appointments: |
UMF Board - Board appoints the president and additional individuals (no more than 3 Regents) to constitute no less than one-fourth of UMF Board membership.
UMF Executive Committee - Board appoints the president and 3 additional individuals who are UMF trustees.
UMF Audit Committee - Board appoints 2 individuals who need not be UMF Board members. |
| Appointment Schedule: |
Annually in November |
| Appointment Term: |
3 years, unless ex officio member |
| Reference: |
Board of Regents Policy; UMF/University of Minnesota Memorandum of Understanding |
Subd. 4. Board of Trustees, Minnesota Medical Foundation (MMF).
| Appointments: |
MMF Board - The Board appoints Executive Committee members (below) and the chair, Clinical Science Department, Medical School, Twin Cities; the chair, Basic Sciences Department, Medical School, Twin Cities; and the president, University of Minnesota Medical Alumni Society.
Executive Committee - The Board appoints the Board's chair or vice chair; the president; the senior vice president, Academic Health Center; the dean, Medical School, Twin Cities; the dean, School of Public Health; and the senior associate dean, Medical School, Duluth campus, to constitute no less than one-fifth of Executive Committee. |
| Appointment Schedule: |
Not applicable as all serve ex officio |
| Appointment Term: |
Not applicable as all serve ex officio |
| Reference: |
Board of Regents Policy; MMF/University of Minnesota Memorandum of Understanding |
Subd. 5. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation Board of Trustees.
| Nominations: |
President recommends nominees to Board. |
| Number of Appointments: |
Board appoints one-fourth of trustees |
| Appointment Schedule: |
October of each year in which a vacancy occurs |
| Appointment Term: |
3 years |
| Reference: |
Board of Regents Policy; Memorandum of Agreement (August 29, 1991) |
Subd. 6. Hormel Foundation Board of Trustees.
| Nominations: |
President, in consultation with vice president for research, recommends nominees to Board. |
| Number of Appointments: |
1 member |
| Appointment Schedule: |
Annually in September |
| Appointment Term: |
1 year |
| Reference: |
Memorandum of Agreement (1942);
Collaboration Agreement (2006) |
Subd. 7. Hormel Institute Board of Directors.
| Nominations: |
President, in consultation with vice president for research, recommends nominees to Board.
|
| Number of Appointments: |
Board appoints 5 individuals, including 1 from the Hormel Foundation, 1 from the Mayo Foundation, and 3 from the University. |
| Appointment Schedule: |
In the event of a vacancy |
| Appointment Term: |
Continuous and unspecified |
| Reference: |
Memorandum of Agreement (1942); Collaboration Agreement (2006) |
Subd. 8. Friends of Eastcliff.
| Appointments: |
Board chair appoints Regent to serve as chair |
| Appointment Schedule: |
July of odd years |
| Appointment Term: |
2 years |
Subd. 9. Eastcliff Technical Advisory Committee.
Board of Regents meeting, September 9, 1988
| Appointments: |
Board chair appoints chair from committee membership |
| Appointment Schedule: |
As needed |
| Appointment Term: |
Indefinite |
| Reference: |
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SECTION III. NOMINATIONS.
The boards and organizations listed above shall notify the Board Office when nominations are required to fill vacant positions so that the Board may take appropriate steps to fill the vacancy and process the appointment. Recommendations regarding appointments under this policy shall be forwarded to the Board. Nominations shall be presented for review and action in the same month.
SECTION IV. BYLAWS.
Upon request, organizational documents, including articles and bylaws, shall be provided to the Board Office.
Modifications: Modifications made in April 1993 pursuant to Board of Regents Policy: Board Policy Development dated March 8, 1991. |
