ND HB1404

Requires the state board of higher education to establish a presidential search committee whenever selecting an institution president, with the board defining membership criteria, desired leadership qualities, search scope (regional or national), and search consultant expectations.

Prohibits the board from selecting an institution president unless the search committee presents 2-4 qualified candidates with training and experience to serve as both chief academic officer and chief executive officer.

Requires the state board of higher education to establish a search committee whenever selecting a commissioner of higher education, with the board defining membership criteria, desired leadership qualities, search scope, and search consultant expectations.

Prohibits the board from selecting a commissioner of higher education unless the search committee presents 2-4 qualified candidates with training and experience to serve as chief executive officer of the North Dakota university system with management and oversight of academic, research, fiscal, and business operations.