§ 16-59-8 - Operating executive committee. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 16-59-8

   § 16-59-8  Operating executive committee.– (a) There is established an operating executive committee which shall becomposed of the president of the University of Rhode Island, the president ofRhode Island College, the president of Community College of Rhode Island andthe commissioner of higher education. The commissioner of higher educationshall serve as the chairperson of the committee.

   (b) The committee shall meet on a regular basis, provided,that they shall meet not less than twelve (12) times per year, and the purposeof the committee shall include but not be limited to developing coherent plansfor the elimination of unnecessary duplication in public higher education andaddressing the future needs of public higher education within the state in themost efficient and economical manner possible. All recommendations andinformation gathered at the meetings of the committee shall be forwarded to theboard of governors by the commissioner of higher education in conjunction withthe presidents for approval and disapproval.

   (c) Prior to the presentation of any proposal to the board ofgovernors, the committee shall fully examine its impact on higher education,including but not limited to its impact on educational budgetary requirements,quality of higher education and elimination of unnecessary duplication. Thechairperson of the committee may invite additional participation by faculty andother employees when he or she deems it necessary.