SF 3657

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to higher education; regulating the membership of the Board of Trustees
of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; amending Minnesota Statutes
2004, section 136F.02, subdivision 1.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 136F.02, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Membership.

The board consists of 15 members appointed by the
governor with the advice and consent of the senate. At least one member of the board
must be a resident of each congressional district. Three members must be students who are
enrolled at least half time in a degree, diploma, or certificate program or have graduated
from an institution governed by the board within one year of the date of appointment. The
student members shall include: one member from a community college, one member from
a state university, and one member from a technical college. The remaining members must
be appointed to represent the state at large. new text begin At least two members must be representatives
of organized labor.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment,
applies to appointments to the board made on and after that date, and must be complied
with as soon as vacancies can be filled.
new text end