H.316 is a bill that aims to modify the governance structure of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation and the University of Vermont by adjusting the composition of their respective Boards of Trustees. Specifically, the bill proposes to eliminate two legislative trustee positions from the Vermont State Colleges Corporation Board, replacing them with one faculty trustee and one staff trustee, both serving four-year terms. Additionally, the University of Vermont's Board will also see the addition of one faculty trustee and one staff trustee, who will similarly serve four-year terms. The total number of trustees for both boards will increase from 15 to 17 for the Vermont State Colleges Corporation and from 25 to 27 for the University of Vermont.

The bill includes provisions for the appointment of these new trustees, specifying that the faculty and staff trustees for the Vermont State Colleges Corporation will be appointed by their respective unions, while the faculty and staff trustees for the University of Vermont will be elected by their peers. The bill also establishes a timeline for the transition, requiring that the new faculty and staff trustees be appointed or elected by August 1, 2025. Furthermore, the act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 16-2172