Bill H.316 proposes significant changes to the governance structure of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation and the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College. Specifically, it aims to eliminate two legislative trustees from the Board of Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation, replacing them with one faculty trustee and one staff trustee, both serving four-year terms. Additionally, the bill seeks to add one faculty trustee and one staff trustee to the Board of Trustees of the University of Vermont, also serving four-year terms. The total number of trustees for both institutions will increase, from 15 to 17 for the Vermont State Colleges Corporation and from 25 to 27 for the University of Vermont.

The bill outlines the appointment process for the new faculty and staff trustees, specifying that they will be appointed by their respective unions and will serve terms expiring on August 1. It also includes provisions for filling vacancies and establishes a timeline for the transition, requiring the new trustees to be appointed by August 1, 2025. The act is set to take effect upon passage, reflecting a commitment to enhancing shared governance within these educational institutions.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 16-2172