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- Referred to higher education
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BILL NUMBER:S7318
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to filling vacancies in the office of regent by appointment
Purpose
To provide for the selection of the board of regents by appointment.
Summary of provisions
This bill amends Section 202 of the Education Law to provide that there will be seventeen appointed regents; eight of whom would be chosen by the Governor; three by the Majority Leader of the Senate; three by the Speaker of the Assembly; one each by the Minority Leaders of the Senate and Assembly and one appointment to be selected on a rotating basis amongst the Governor, Majority Leader and Speaker.
Existing law
Selection is made by a resolution of the Senate and Assembly, or in the event there no agreement, by election of the Legislature sitting in joint Session of 212 members.
Justification
The composition of the Board of Regents should be a reflection of the entire State, capturing as wide and diverse a group as possible. The law presently provides that the 17 members of the board reflect regional representation but when it comes to the selection of each individual regent, one house has an overwhelming advantage in the process. This bill would provide for a appointment process that insures a more open and global participation by the executive and the majority and minority in the Senate and Assembly. It will strengthen the system and open up membership to all worthy candidates.
Legislative history
New legislation.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
Immediately.
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