Handbook of Operating Procedures > Series 100 Authority, Delegation, Administration > 1.2.1 Governance and Administration

1.2.1 Governance and Administration

A. Purpose

To establish the process for governance of the University.

B. Persons Affected

All faculty, staff and employees of The University of Texas at Tyler (the "University").

C. Policy

1. President

The President of the University (President) reports to and is responsible to the Chancellor of The University of Texas System (UTS). The President is expected to consult with the Chancellor or the Deputy Chancellor and the appropriate Executive Vice Chancellor on significant issues as needed.

The President serves without fixed term, subject to the pleasure of the Chancellor, following an opportunity for input by the appropriate Executive Vice Chancellor and subject to the approval of the Board of Regents.

Within the policies and regulations of the Board of Regents and under the supervision and direction of the Chancellor, the Deputy Chancellor and the appropriate Executive Vice Chancellor, the President has the general authority and responsibility for the administration of the University. Specific duties and responsibilities of the President are set forth in Board of Regents' Rule 20201, Sec 4.

The University will establish and maintain committees. University committees will be appointed by the President and appointments maintained in the Office of the President.

2. Other Administrative Officers

Other administrative officers are represented in the University's organizational chart. Administrative officers serve at the pleasure of the President without fixed term and perform such duties as assigned by the President. University administrative officers, structure and titles are subject to the pleasure of the President, in accordance with Board of Regents' Rule 20102.

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