COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Representative Don Carlson, Chair

BILL ANALYSIS

HB 2481

Requiring approval of certain higher education personnel arrangements

 that exceed fifty thousand dollars in value.

BACKGROUND:  Governing boards have full control of their institution, including the authority to employ the president, his assistant, members of the faculty and employees of the institution.  Additionally, the board determines conditions of employment and termination.  In carrying out those duties, the board may enter into contracts that are appropriate for their institutions.

SUMMARY:  The Higher Education Coordinating Board is given the responsibility of approving higher education employees' professional leave agreements, severance packages, and contract settlements that exceed fifty thousand dollars.

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Prepared for the House Higher Education Committee

by Sherie Story, Research Analyst (786-7120)

Office of Program Research

May 12, 2006