ARTICLE 1. PURPOSE
ARTICLE II. INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
ARTICLE III. ORGANIZATION
ARTICLE IV. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL
ARTICLE V. MEETINGS
ARTICLE VI. ELECTIONS
ARTICLE VII. AMENDMENTS
ARTICLE 1. PURPOSE
The purpose of the Association of Public and Land-Grant University (APLU) Council of 1890 Universities is to represent collectively the interests of 1890 land-grant institutions including Tuskegee University, University of the District of Columbia and the University of the Virgin Islands. The Council seeks to maintain, insure and increase funding, to present a unified approach for presentation of views regarding these institutions and to serve as a forum to share ideas and resources. The Council works with other 1890 associations in developing a comprehensive agenda for APLU regarding congressional and federal policies and programs impacting 1890 institutions.
The Council focuses on the following major concerns:
Creating new initiatives and strengthening existing federal policies and programs that may
broaden opportunities to engage 1890s in the continued advancement of agricultural sciences and
related disciplines. Increase the quality and quantity of resources for the enhancement of
research, teaching and extension programs. Broaden the range of resources available to the 1890
community at the state and federal level, while strengthening the mission of 1890 colleges and
universities.
Drawing on the experience and insights of a broad cross-section of the higher education
community, the Council fosters communication within and beyond APLU. The work of the
Council helps to link the 1890s to comparable institutions within APLU's membership.
ARTICLE II. INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
The Council shall include the presidents/chancellors of 1890 institutions including Tuskegee
University as well as the presidents and chancellors of the University of the District of Columbia
and the University of the Virgin Islands, as associate members.
ARTICLE III. ORGANIZATION
Section l. Structure
The governing body of the Council shall consist of an executive committee. The Executive
Committee shall be made up of the chair, immediate past chair and three at-large members.
Terms of the Executive Committee of the Council shall consist of the following: two-year term
for the chair and immediate past chair and three-year term for the three at-large members. The
three-year terms of the three at-large members shall be staggered by one year. The longest
serving member-at-large shall have the title of vice chair and serve in that role for their final year
on the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall establish standing and ad hoc
committees as it deems appropriate.
The Council shall develop its own policies and practices governing the nomination and election
of officers, and its administrative relationship with the APLU Board of Directors.
Section 2. Officers
The officers of the Executive Committee of the Council shall be:
*Chair
*Immediate Past Chair
*Vice Chair
These officers shall be ex-officio members of all committees of the Council.
The chair in consultation with the Council shall (1) call meetings of the Executive Committee
and the Council; (2) establish an agenda and preside at meetings of the Executive Committee and
the Council; and (3) appoint chairs and members of standing and ad hoc committees as
appropriate.
The Vice Chair shall be responsible for working with APLU staff in planning the annual meeting
and/or program in conjunction with the Program Committee of the Council.
The immediate past chair shall be responsible for leading the Nominating Committee.
Section 3. Council Executive Committee
The Council's Rules of Operation shall be established by its executive committee and approved
by the Council.
The Executive Committee of the Council shall consist of the following elected officers:
*Chair
* Immediate Past Chair
*Vice Chair (the longest serving member-at-large)
*Two -at Large Members
The primary responsibility of the Executive Committee shall be to develop a national agenda
reflecting the major interests and goals of the Council.
The Executive Committee shall be responsible for communicating the policies and programs of
the Council to all committees, 1890 associations and other policy making bodies of the APLU.
The chair of the Council shall serve as the Council's representative on the APLU Board of
Directors for a period of two years consistent with APLU's bylaws and practices.
ARTICLE IV. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL
Section 1. Appointment
Terms on a standing or ad hoc committee shall not exceed three years. In consultation with the
Executive Committee, the chair of the Council is authorized to established standing and ad hoc
committees as necessary to carry out the purposes and mission of the Council.
Chairs and members of standing and ad hoc committees shall be appointed by the chair of the
Council, including the nominating and program committees.
Section 2. Council Standing Committees
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee shall recommend nominees for officers of the Council. The
Nominating Committee shall be led by the immediate past chair and consist of the current chair
and a past chair (to be selected by the chair).
Program Committee
The Program Committee shall work with APLU staff in the development of the meeting and
program activities of the Council, including the summer meetings and Council meeting/program
at the annual meeting of APLU.
The Executive Committee of the Council shall establish other standing and ad hoc committees as
appropriate.
Section 3. Reports
The standing and ad hoc committees shall make reports annually to the Council on program and
policy initiatives.
ARTICLE V. MEETINGS
Section 1. Meetings of the Council
The Council shall hold a summer meeting and an annual meeting/program in conjunction with
APLU's annual meeting and shall meet on other occasions as deemed appropriate. The purpose
of the summer meeting is to share ideas and expertise in conjunction with other 1890
associations and the leadership of public and private enterprises central to advancing the 1890
mission. The purpose of the annual meetings shall be to establish and formalize the Council’s
national agenda. This will include activities central to carrying out congressional and federal
relations. The annual meeting of the Council shall include members of the executive, standing
and ad hoc committees and members of the Council.
Section 2. Rules
Meetings of all bodies within the Council shall be conducted in accordance with the latest edition
of Robert’s Rules of Order.
ARTICLE VI. ELECTIONS
At the Council summer meeting, the Nominating Committee shall recommend candidates to the
Council and conduct an election annually for all positions that will become open following the
next APLU Annual Session. The election shall be conducted in accordance with policies and
procedures as stipulated in the Rules of Operation and consistent with APLU's bylaws.
Two months prior to the Council summer business meeting, the APLU Office of Access and
Success shall notify all presidents and chancellors at Council of 1890 Universities of the
position(s) on the Executive Committee that will be open following the next APLU Annual
Session. A thirty-day window will be announced wherein eligible candidates can be nominated
by a current member of the Council.
Eligible candidates are current presidents and chancellors at Council institutions. “Interim”
presidents and chancellors are not eligible.
Following the thorough review of all eligible candidates nominated for an open position, the
Nominating Committee will submit a slate of candidates to the Council prior to the summer
business meeting.
Voting for Executive Committee members shall be made only by current Council presidents and
chancellors. Paper ballots will be distributed in person to presidents and chancellors at the
summer business meeting and electronic ballots will be emailed to presidents and chancellors not
at the summer meeting.
Emergency Elections
An emergency election shall occur when a member of the Executive Committee with more than
six months remaining in their term leaves the Council (such as a departure from a member
institution). The APLU Office of Access and Success shall notify all presidents and chancellors
at Council of 1890 Universities of the positions on the Executive Committee that will be open for
emergency election. A twenty-one-day window will be announced wherein eligible candidates
can be nominated by a current member of the Council. Following the thorough review of all
eligible candidates nominated for an open position during the emergency election, the
Nominating Committee will submit a slate of candidates to the Council and provide fourteen
days for voting.
ARTICLE VII. AMENDMENTS
These Rules of Operation shall be amended by a two-thirds majority of the Council. Members of
the Council shall be notified in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of intent to amend the
Rules of Operation.
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