MN SF2022

Creates designated regent positions requiring at least one faculty member from the University of Minnesota and at least one labor union member on the Board of Regents.

Requires the advisory council to base regent candidate recruitment on sections 137.023 to 137.024 requirements, background experience, and board needs, while prohibiting term limits in selection criteria.

Mandates selection criteria include diversity considerations in geography, gender, race, occupation (including business and labor), and experience.

Requires the advisory council to identify membership needs for individual skills relevant to university governance and specific characteristics such as gender, race, and geographic residence location.

Directs the regent nomination joint committee to consider section 137.023 to 137.024 requirements, board needs, and board balance regarding gender, racial, and ethnic composition when recommending nominees.