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Executive Committee and Center Bylaws
Center Bylaws
The terms are spelled out in the governance section of the Center's bylaws-type document.
- There is an executive committee consisting of 9 members and a director recommended by the center and appointed by the dean of CAS.
- One-third of the membership of the executive committee is appointed each year for three-year terms.
- Elections are held at the last meeting in the spring of each year.
- A nominating committee will submit the names of 3 or more nominees to the annual business meeting of the members.
- Members of the executive committee may serve no more than 2 consecutive 3-year terms.