Functions and Duties of the President. As the chief executive officer of the University, the President is its educational and administrative head.*  He or she is responsible to the Trustees for the conduct, coordination, and quality of the University's programs and for its future development. The President shall have the authority to perform all acts which are necessary to make effective the policies and actions of the Trustees unless a resolution of the Trustees specifically grants such authority to another person or entity. As a liaison between the Trustees and the faculty, the President shall inform each of the views and concerns of the other relating to the programs and administration of the University.

     The President shall hold the academic rank of professor, shall be a member of every Faculty of the University, and may at his or her discretion call a meeting of any Faculty.

     Election of the President. When it becomes necessary to elect the President, the Executive Committee of the Trustees shall convene a consultative committee, composed of trustees, faculty and students, to identify and recommend candidates for review by the Executive Committee. The consultative committee shall be advisory to the Executive Committee. The composition of and procedures governing the consultative committee are specified in a Standing Resolution of the Trustees (adopted by the Trustees on June 17, 1983).

     The Executive Committee shall, at a closed meeting, review the report of the consultative committee and shall receive from members of the Executive Committee a nomination or nominations to be voted upon by the Trustees.

     At least ten days prior to the stated or special meeting of the Trustees at which the election of the President is proposed, the Secretary shall give to each trustee notice stating that the election of the President shall be held at such a meeting and giving the names of the person or persons who have been nominated by members of the Executive Committee. No such election shall be valid unless a nominee shall receive the affirmative votes of at least two-thirds of the number of trustees then in office.

     Removal of the President. The President may be removed only after consultation with representatives of the faculty and by the affirmative vote of trustees actually present at a stated or special meeting equal to at least two-thirds of the number of trustees then in office. Notice of such proposed action must be included in the notice of the meeting.

     The Executive Committee shall appoint a temporary successor or substitute to act in case of the death, extended absence, disability, or removal of the President. The President may appoint an officer of the University to act for him or her during a period of temporary absence.

* The President is assisted in the management of the University by several Vice Presidents. The current Vice Presidents are the Executive Vice President, to whom the Vice President for Finance, the Vice President for Human Resources, the Vice President for Facilities Management and the Vice President for Business Service report; the Executive Vice President of the University for the Health System; the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations; the Vice President and Secretary of the University; the Vice President for Government, Community and Public Affairs; and the Vice President and Chief of Staff, Office of the President.