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Responsible Official: Vice President for Policy and General Counsel
Specific
Authority: 1001.61 - 65, 1004.70 FS.
Law
Implemented: 1001.61 - 65, 1004.70 FS.
Effective Date: 11-20-01
Policy Statement:
Name
The District Board of Trustees is constituted a body corporate by the name of "The District Board of Trustees of Valencia Community College, Florida."
Membership, Term of Office
The number of members of the District Board of Trustees of Valencia Community College shall be five (5) from Orange County and three (3) from Osceola County as appointed by the Governor, approved by four (4) members of the State Board of Education, and confirmed by the Senate in regular session; however, no appointee shall take office until after his/her appointment has been approved by four (4) members of the State Board of Education.
Members of the District Board of Trustees shall receive no salary but may receive reimbursement for expenses as provided in Sec. 112.061, F.S., including mileage to and from official District Board of Trustees meetings.
Trustees shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years and may be reappointed. Terms shall expire on May 31 of the year of expiration, or as soon thereafter as the successors shall be qualified to serve.
When changes in District Board of Trustees composition and numbers are required by law, the Governor shall stagger the length of terms of the District Board of Trustees positions next in line for appointment in such a manner as to provide for future position expiration dates as equal in number as possible in each succeeding year for each county.
Orientation of New Members
The President shall assist each new member/appointee to understand the District Board of Trustees functions, policies, and procedures and introduce them to Valencia Community College before or shortly after he/she takes office. Each new member/appointee shall be familiarized with and provided with access to pertinent portions of the School Code and Rules of the State/Florida Board of Education, rules of procedure for meetings of the District Board Of Trustees, relevant plans and reports, and the President's evaluation form.
Related Documents and Policies:
History:
Replaced former Policies 6Hx28:01-00, 6Hx28:02-00, 6Hx28:02-01, 6Hx28:02-02, 6Hx28:02-03, 6Hx28:02-05, 6Hx28:04-01 and 6H28:04-02: 11-20-01; Formerly 6Hx28:01-02
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