2002 Minnesota Statutes

     136F.06 Powers and duties. 

    Subdivision 1.    General authority.  The board shall 
 possess all powers necessary to govern the state colleges and 
 universities and all related property.  Those powers shall 
 include, but are not limited to, those enumerated in this 
 section.  The board shall prescribe conditions of admission, set 
 tuition and fees, approve programs of study and requirements for 
 completion of programs, approve the awarding of appropriate 
 certificates, diplomas, and degrees, enter into contracts and 
 other agreements, and adopt suitable policies for the 
 institutions it governs.  To the extent practicable in 
 protecting statewide interests, the board shall provide autonomy 
 to the campuses while holding them accountable for their 
 decisions.  Sections 14.01 to 14.47 do not apply to policies and 
 procedures of the board. 

    Subd. 2.    Governance authority.  The board shall have 
 the authority needed to operate and govern the state colleges 
 and universities unless otherwise directed or prohibited by law. 
 The board is responsible for its operations and necessary 
 decisions unless these are specifically delegated by law to a 
 state department or agency. 

    Subd. 3.    Office location.  Notwithstanding chapter 
 16B, the board may select the location for its central office. 

    HIST: 1991 c 356 art 9 s 5; 1Sp1993 c 2 art 9 s 4; 1994 c 572 
 s 2; 1995 c 212 art 4 s 10-12,64; 1996 c 398 s 33,34