1.1.4.2 Interim Policy
(Charter)
An interim policy addresses narrowly defined, urgent needs that require modification of the Governance Handbook. An interim policy that modifies the Governance Handbook may be implemented according to the process described below. All actions pertaining to an interim policy may be approved for a one-year period by a three-fourths vote of University Assembly scheduled no earlier than one week after notification to University Assembly. Changes to the charter require Board of Trustees ratification. Changes to the bylaws require review by the Board of Trustees.
The sequential process to implement an interim policy shall be as follows:
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Any governance committee may submit a draft of an interim policy statement to the Governance Handbook Committee.
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The Governance Handbook Committee reviews the policy's impact and identifies sections of the Governance Handbook needing suspension, revision, or addition.
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The Governance Handbook Committee invites the administration to provide additional information pertaining to the preliminary policy statement within one week, particularly regarding budgetary impact.
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The Governance Handbook Committee informs the faculty of the recommended policy modification and solicits feedback. The requirement is met by one notification, either by e-mail or hard copy, to members of University Assembly.
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The Governance Handbook Committee recommends the proposed interim policy to University Senate.
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University Senate then recommends the interim policy to the University Assembly for approval in a meeting scheduled no earlier than one week after notification (see item 4 above).
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If University Assembly approves the interim policy by a sufficient majority as specified above, the policy becomes a formal recommendation to the President.