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S1809Senate2011-2012 Session

Mandates attendance by members appointed by the governor at meetings of councils of state-operated institutions

Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValleSD-1Affects Education
Status
In Assembly Committee
Higher Education
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Kenneth P. LaValle

Senator · Senate District 1

Chair, Higher Education

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History

  1. Referred to higher education
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 58–0
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. 2nd report cal.
  6. 1st report cal.531
  7. Referred to higher education
  8. Returned to senate
  9. Died in assembly
  10. Referred to higher education
  11. Delivered to assembly
  12. Passed senateVote 61–0
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  1. Advanced to third reading
  2. 2nd report cal.
  3. 1st report cal.380
  4. Referred to higher education

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S1809

Title of bill

An act to amend the education law, in relation to meetings of councils of state-operated institutions

Summary of provisions

This bill amends section 356 of the education law, which provides for councils of state-operated colleges and universities.

Subsection one of the bill amends the law to establish that council members who do not attend and have not been excused from three of the four meetings as required by this section shall no longer serve as members of the council and shall notify the governor in writing of such vacancy.

Subsection 2-a is added to require that one of the four regular meetings be conducted during the fall semester at which time the president of the campus shall report on the state of the college.

Section 4 adds a provision stating that each council may establish subcommittees which would assist the council with duties outlined in Section 3 of this bill.

Justification

Under section 356 of the education law each of the state-operated institutions is supervised locally by a college council consistent with the rules established by the SUNY Board of Trustees.

The college councils provide local oversight of the institutions operation. They are responsible to review and make recommendations regarding changes in institutional plans, regulations regarding the care and management of buildings and the conduct of students. This legislation is intended to encourage members to take a more structured and active role in the general operation and governance of the respective college campuses. Many of the college council members bring varied experiences and resources to the college and can provide insight and guidance from a local and regional perspective. This legislation supports the expansion of those efforts and provide a structure to encourage members to use their expertise and management to the betterment of the college.

Legislative history

2009-10, S.1445; 2007-2008, S.3905; 2005-2006, S.7614-A.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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