Plain English Breakdown
The official text contains formatting errors (e.g., 'the 2 each faculty members member') that make the exact phrasing of the nomination list requirement slightly ambiguous, though the intent to require a list for two seats is clear.
Changing How California State University Trustees Are Chosen
This bill increases the size of the California State University Board of Trustees to 27 members by adding one gubernatorial appointee and a second faculty member.
What This Bill Does
- Increases the total number of board members from 25 to 27.
- Adds one new member appointed by the Governor who must be confirmed by the Senate.
- Adds a second faculty member so that two faculty members serve on the board instead of one.
- Requires the Academic Senate to provide at least four names annually for each faculty seat from which the Governor will appoint.
- Sets 2-year terms for both faculty trustees with staggered start dates in odd and even years.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Board of Trustees of the California State University
- Faculty members who serve as trustees
- The Academic Senate of the California State University
Terms To Know
- Board of Trustees
- The group that manages and makes decisions for the California State University system.
- Academic Senate
- A body made up of faculty members who represent university professors in governance matters.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not specify the exact date when these changes would take effect.
- Although the bill passed both chambers, it is listed as having died on an inactive file, meaning its final status may be uncertain without further executive action.