Policy 203.2.2 - Board of Regents; Meeting Notice

MONTANA BOARD OF REGENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Policy and Procedures Manual

SUBJECT: GOVERNANCE AND ORGANIZATION
Policy 203.2.2 - Board of Regents; Meeting Notice
Revised January 18, 2001; Issued January 26, 2001

Board policy:

1. The secretary shall notify each member of scheduled meetings approximately seven days in advance.

2. In an effort to provide effective notice of the Board of Regents' meetings, interested parties will be notified approximately seven days before regularly scheduled meetings in accordance with the following procedures.

3. In the event the Board finds it necessary to hold an emergency or special meeting, such notice as is practicable in the circumstances shall be given. At a minimum, this shall include notification of the press.

Procedures:

1. The Commissioner of Higher Education will provide to presidents, chancellors and the press on or about 7 days prior to the Board meeting a notice stating the time, place and agenda of Board and committee meetings. The notice shall specify that the public may attend the Board and committee meetings and comment on the issues or submit materials.

2. As soon as practical thereafter presidents and chancellors will communicate this notice to students, faculty, and other university employees by a method of communication which is effective on the particular campus.

3.The Commissioner will provide to a party, upon receipt of a written request, the same notice which is sent to presidents and chancellors. Additional information concerning a meeting may be obtained by contacting the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education.

History: Board of Regents By-laws, Article V; Item 11-901-R1275, as amended June 7, 1976, February 15, 1977, November 18, 1999 (Item 104-103-R0999), and January 18, 2001 (Item 109-104-R1100).