2.1
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Qualifications. The membership of the Development Board shall consist of persons especially interested in the mission and the objectives of the University of Texas Medical Branch.
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2.2
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Responsibilities. Members of the Development Board are responsible for knowing the mission, goals, programs, and services of UTMB; for fostering the mission and purposes of UTMB; for participating in programs designed to help Members assist UTMB and in programs that support UTMB initiatives; for assisting UTMB in maintaining a strong financial position; and for supporting UTMB’s philanthropic endeavors.
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2.2
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Membership and Privileges. There shall be two levels of membership: 1) Active membership shall include Regular and Lifetime Members. Active Members shall have one (1) vote on all matters before the Board. 2) Inactive Members are without vote and shall include Emeritus, Honorary, and Ex-Officio Members.
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2.4
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Members. The number of Active and Inactive Members shall be determined by the UTMB President. Active membership shall be structured so that each year approximately one-third of the Member terms expire. All Member terms shall begin September 1 to coincide with the start of the University’s fiscal year.
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2.5
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Regular. Regular membership shall be reserved for current, active members.
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Terms. Terms shall be three years in duration, except for school Alumni Association Presidents and Advisory Council Chairs, who will serve concurrently with their terms of office.
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B.
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Limitations. No person shall serve more than two consecutive, three-year terms as a Regular Member of the Development Board. The Nominating Committee may renominate a former Regular Member for regular membership following a one-year interruption of service. During this interruption, the former Regular Member may be invited to participate as a guest in Board activities, including participation on Board committees. A guest is without voting privileges.
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Elected Officers and Members of the Executive Committee. An exception to term limitations may be considered for Elected Officers and members of the Executive Committee currently in service at the end of their two consecutive, three-year terms. With recommendation by the Nominating Committee and concurrence by the President, an Elected Officer or member of the Executive Committee may continue to serve as a Regular Member until the office expires.
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Advisory Councils/Alumni Associations. Where UTMB component schools have Advisory Councils, the Chairs of those Advisory Councils shall be Regular Members of the Development Board. Likewise, Presidents of UTMB component Alumni Associations shall be Regular Members of the Development Board.
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Faculty Representative/Liaison. The President shall appoint one UTMB faculty representative/liaison from each of the four schools to serve as Regular Members. At the request of the President, a Dean will submit at least three candidates to be considered for service as faculty representative/liaison for his or her school. The President shall appoint one Member from each school’s list of candidates.
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2.6
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Lifetime. Upon recommendation of the President and confirmation by the Executive Committee, lifetime membership may be conferred on a Regular Member who has served the University of Texas Medical Branch with distinction and who has made outstanding contributions of time or resources. Lifetime Members are Active Members who may vote and serve on committees. Lifetime Members shall be exempt from term limits and may remain as Active Members until such time as they choose to step down.
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2.6
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Emeritus. Emeritus membership shall be reserved for former Lifetime Members who retire from active membership. Emeritus Members are Non-Active Members who shall serve without vote and shall be exempt from term limits.
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2.6
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Honorary. Honorary membership shall be reserved for former Regular Members with exemplary service during their tenure. Persons without previous Development Board service whose distinguished accomplishments and exceptional careers are recognized by the President and the Nominating Committee may also be considered for honorary membership. Honorary Members are Non-Active Members who shall serve without vote. Honorary appointments shall be limited to two consecutive, three-year terms.
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2.6
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Ex-Officio. Ex-Officio membership shall be reserved for those persons representing certain interests and shall be without vote. Ex-Officio Members include the UTMB President, Executive Vice Presidents, and Vice Presidents. The UTMB Vice President and Chief Development Officer shall serve as Executive Director to the Board.
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2.6
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Resignation. Any Member as defined in Article II may resign at any time by written letter to the President.
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2.6
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Removal. Any Member as defined in Article II may be removed at any time with or without cause by a vote of the majority of the Executive Committee. The achievement of the purposes of the Board depends upon the active participation of Members in the meetings and committees of the Board. Absence from two consecutive meetings shall be cause for review of a Regular or Lifetime Member’s active status. When, in the judgment of the Nominating Committee, a Member is not an active participant, the Nominating Committee may recommend to the President that the resignation of that member be sought. In any event, a majority of the Executive Committee, with the concurrence of the President and without a vote by the Board’s Members, may withdraw an individual’s membership status if in the sole judgment of the Executive Committee such withdrawal is in the best interest of the Board.
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