FY-07 CHARGES TO THE LIBRARIES COMMITTEE

CHARGES TO THE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE FOR FY-07

Approved by SenEx: 6/2/06

StandingCharges

1. Review any change under consideration for the administration and organization of the University and how it relates to the University governance system.

2. Consider any proposals forwarded to the Committee from SenEx for codification into the Senate Code or the Rules and Regulations of the University and Faculty Senate and make recommendations for Senate action.

3. Submit to SenEx: 1) the approved minutes of each meeting (minutes must be kept), 2) recommendations for actions as they are approved by the committee, and 3) a final report by April 1, 2007. The final report should make clear what was done about each of the charges to the committee and make recommendations to SenEx for action. The report should also provide the names of committee members and include suggestions for charges to, membership in, and the chair of next year’s committee.

AdditionalCharges

4. Monitor the implementation of governance reforms adopted last year. Consider whether specific procedures should be adopted through which governance committees will make recommendations for action to FacEx and SenEx in accordance with the new governance structure and procedures. In addition, consider any questions, concerns or problems in the implementation of reforms referred by SenEx. Make recommendations to SenEx for necessary changes to the applicable rules and regulations.

5. In consultation with the Committee on Faculty Rights, Privileges and Responsibilities and the Unclassified Senate, consider the status of the Handbook for Faculty and Unclassified Staff, with particular reference to (1) its relationship to the University Senate Code, the University Senate Rules and Regulations, and the Faculty Senate Rules and Regulations; (2) the procedures for making changes to the Handbook; and (3) whether steps should be taken to ensure that there is a single, publicly available and current version of the Handbook. Make recommendations to SenEx for further action, if needed.