§ 23.1-1402 — Meetings; officers; committees

Virginia § 23.1-1402

• Jurisdiction: Virginia
• Title 23.1: Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions
• Subtitle IV: Public Institutions of Higher Education
• Ch. 14: Christopher Newport University

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A. The board shall meet at the University at least once a year and at such other times as it determines. Special meetings of the board may be called by the rector or any three members. The secretary shall provide notice of any special meeting to each member.

B. Seven members shall constitute a quorum.

C. The board shall elect from its membership a rector to preside at its meetings, a vice-rector to preside at its meetings in the absence of the rector, and a secretary to preside at its meetings in the absence of the rector and vice-rector.

D. The board may appoint a pro tempore officer to preside at its meetings in the absence of the rector, vice-rector, and secretary.

E. Vacancies in the offices of rector, vice-rector, and secretary may be filled by the board for the unexpired term.

F. The board may appoint an executive committee for the transaction of business in the recess of the board, to serve for a period of one year or until the next regular annual meeting.

Legislative History

1976, c. 21, § 23-49.28; 1978, c. 376; 1990, c. 106; 1992, c. 103; 2016, c. 588; 2025, cc. 50, 62.