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NY A05979
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Harry Bronson
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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The election of the faculty/staff member must be conducted according to rules established by the largest faculty organization on each campus
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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