Senate Resolution 134 Summary

• Establishes procedures for the North Carolina Senate to nominate and elect six members to the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina for four-year terms in 2017.

• Requires the Senate Select Committee on Nominations to receive written nominations between March 6-10, 2017, screen candidates for qualifications, and present a slate of nominees (no more than twice the number of open seats) to the full Senate.

• All nominees must file a State Ethics Statement of Economic Interest by 5:00 P.M. on March 10, 2017, and confirm their willingness to serve.

• Directs the Senate to hold elections by March 29, 2017, using ballot procedures requiring majority votes, with runoff balloting if needed to fill all six positions.

• Results are sent to the House of Representatives, and the Senate Select Committee Chair notifies the Board of Governors Secretary of elected members.