University of Illinois. Board of Trustees

<p class='main'>Within the limits of authority fixed by the Constitution and laws of Illinois, the Board of Trustees exercises final authority over the university. The Board is responsible to the people of Illinois, by whom its members are elected,<a xlink:href='#ftn1'>¹</a> for the use of funds appropriated by the General Assembly and the administration and government of the University. As the governing body of the University, the Board exercises jurisdiction in all matters except those for which it has delegated authority to the president or other officers or bodies. When the Board acts on educational policy and organization, it relies upon the advice of the University Senate, transmitted by the President. In approving Statutes concerning the administrative organization and powers and responsibilities of University offices, the Board acts on the advice of the President. The Board formulates general university policies, but leaves the execution of policies to administrative agents. The responsibility for securing revenues and determining ways in which University funds shall be applied rests with the Board.<a xlink:href='#ftn2'>²</a></p>

<p class='main'>The Board's officers are a President, Secretary, Comptroller, and University Counsel, elected for one year terms and a Treasurer elected for a two year term.<a xlink:href='#ftn3'>³</a> University Counsel was added as an officer on June 21, 1972.<a xlink:href='#ftn4'>⁴</a></p>

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