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NY A05979

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harry Bronson

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands community college boards of trustees from 10 to 11 members by adding one faculty or staff representative elected by and from among college employees

  • The faculty/staff member serves in an ex-officio, non-voting capacity for a two-year term, with the first term beginning July 1, 2026

  • Faculty/staff board members receive full parliamentary privileges including the right to make and second motions and place items on the agenda, despite being non-voting

  • The election of the faculty/staff member must be conducted according to rules established by the largest faculty organization on each campus

  • Faculty/staff members must resign from the board if they cease to be employed at the institution, mirroring the existing requirement for student members

Legislative Description

Provides for the inclusion of a faculty or staff member on the board of trustees of community colleges elected by and from among the faculty and staff of the college.

Last Action

substituted by s4685b

6/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules6/13/2025
Ways and Means5/28/2025
Higher Education2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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