3-1 Chair of Faculty
In the ordinary
course, the Chair of the Faculty shall serve for a term of one (1) year
following a one (1) year term as Chair-elect.
The Chair shall
preside at all meetings of the Faculty, set the agenda for such meetings, call
special meetings, and appoint Faculty members to serve on committees, task
forces, or to fill vacancies as described in these Bylaws. The Chair shall also
represent the Faculty to the varied constituent bodies of the Institute, the
Provost and President, and Student Government Association per Institute policy.
The Chair may designate a substitute for the purpose of such representation.
The Chair will serve ex officio on standing committees of the Faculty, except
for the Nominating Committee, and will appoint Faculty to fill committee
positions vacated between elections, as further described in these Bylaws. The
Chair may designate the Chair-elect to carry out these duties. The Chair may
not run for the office of Chair Elect during his or her term as Chair of the
Faculty.
In the event of a
vacancy in the office of Chair, the Chair-elect shall succeed to the Chair for
the unexpired portion of the term and then complete his or her term as Chair in
the succeeding year.