East Carolina University Faculty Manual

PART X.

BYLAWS OF THE FACULTY ASSEMBLY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA

IX.       Duties of Officers

A.  The chairman shall perform the duties usually associated with this office including, but not limited to, presiding at meetings of the assembly, generally supervising the activities of the assembly, appointing members of special committees and, with the guidance of the Executive Committee, appointing members, but not chairmen, of standing committees, and serving as chief liaison officer between the assembly and the president of The University, the board of governors, and other appropriate agencies.  If so desired by the president, the chairman shall serve on the President's Administrative Council.

B.  The vice chairman shall perform the duties of the chairman in the event of the chairman’s absence or disability. In the event that the office of chairman falls vacant, the vice chairman shall assume that office, and a new vice chairman shall be elected at the next regular meeting.

C.  The secretary shall be responsible for the preparation of the minutes of all meetings and be custodian of the records of the assembly.  He shall be responsible for giving notice of meetings of the Executive Committee and the assembly, for circulating the agenda, and for distributing copies of the minutes of the Faculty Assembly and Executive Committee meeting to all delegates and other designated individuals.