APPENDIX X: College Budget Committees
Section 1. DEFINITION
For the purposes of this section, “college budget committees” will also include the library budget committee, and “college” refers to an academic college and the library.
Section 2. COLLEGE POLICIES
The principles below are broad guidelines relative to faculty rights and responsibilities on college budget committees. Colleges shall establish their own specific policies and guidelines for their budget committees which at a minimum, should adhere to the principles and practices below. College budget committee policies shall be approved by a vote of a simple majority of all the faculty in the college.
Section 3. COMPOSITION
A. College deans shall ensure that college budget committees:
1. are broadly representative of the departments in the college. All faculty are eligible to serve on the committees. All members of the committee must be members of the college. Faculty (including chairs) shall represent at least 2/3 of the voting members of the committee. 2. have clearly delineated terms that allow for continuity on the committee. Section 4. COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES A. The committees are consultative groups for the Deans and are the minimum required consultation on college and unit budget questions. Larger questions may require broader consultation, as outlined in I.D., Faculty Consultation. B. The committees shall review and make recommendations about the entirety of the college budget. C. Committees shall report back to the faculty in their college on a regular basis. Section 5. COMMITTEE MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES A. Faculty members of the committee represent the greater good of the college and will make budgetary recommendations based on a broad range of faculty interests and ideas. B. On issues of broader import, committee members have an obligation to consult with the larger college prior to making a recommendation to the Dean.
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