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Policy Manual - Appointments

HUMAN RESOURCES AND LABOR RELATIONS
Section 404.3 Appointments

Effective: 7/25/79
Last Revised: 3/23/98
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Policy Statement:

Board of Trustee approval is required prior to the appointment of an employee at or above the level of Dean (or equivalent). A position shall be considered to be at the level of Dean or equivalent regardless of title if the position has administrative responsibility for a major organizational unit of the institution, such as a college, school or program. The Chancellor is authorized to approve appointments to such positions on an acting or interim basis for a period of up to three months.

The Chancellor, in consultation with the Presidents' Council, will establish procedures for bringing such appointments to the Board in a timely fashion. Appointments will be recommended by the President and reviewed by the Chancellor prior to presentation to the Board.

The Chancellor, in consultation with the Presidents' Council, will also establish procedures for approval by the Chancellor of appointments and salary adjustments at or above a specified salary level. The salary level for such approval shall be established by the Chancellor.

Each University and the System Office shall maintain a public file of salaries, including stipends, of faculty and other professionals employed by that unit.

Related Documents:

Guidelines for Review of Appointments
Guidelines for Use of Stipends and Additional Compensation
Policy 309 - Organization and Establishment of Major Units
Policy 711 - Named Chairs and Professorships

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