6.41 – Chancellor’s Continuity Plan

  1. PurposeTo establish a succession plan that ensures continuity of College business in the event of the Chancellor’s death or other unplanned event.
  2. Policy
    1. The Chancellor shall, at the beginning of each academic year, appoint a designee to serve as Acting Chancellor in his absence. This designee, in the event of the Chancellor’s death or permanent absence, shall serve as Acting Chancellor until such time as the Board of Trustees can convene to appoint an Interim Chancellor.
    2. The Interim Chancellor shall preside for such duration as is necessary for the Board to appoint a new Chancellor.
  3. Procedures
    1. In conjunction with each annual contract renewal, the Chancellor shall appoint a Designee to serve as Acting Chancellor in his/her absence.
    2. In the event of the Chancellor’s death or unplanned permanent absence while the Designee position is vacant, the Board will be charged with appointing an Acting Chancellor.
  4. Responsibilities
    1. The Chancellor shall annually appoint a Designee to serve as Acting Chancellor in the case of his death or unplanned permanent absence.
    2. The Board shall appoint an Interim Chancellor to serve until a new Chancellor is identified and appointed.
  5. DefinitionsBoard – The Board of Trustees
  6. AuthorityThis policy is maintained under the authority of the Chancellor.
  7. Related Policies1.06 Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees
  8. Implementation1. Policy approved and adopted by the Board of Trustees on 11/10/08.
    2. Purpose, procedures, responsibilities and definitions approved and adopted by the Cabinet on 10/7/08. Set for review 10/7/13.