Number: 5

Subject: THE PRESIDENT 

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Amberton University shall, in general, supervise and control the corporation. The total and sole financial remuneration and benefits for performing the duties of CEO and employee of Amberton University shall be set by the Board of Trustees, and the CEO may not provide or engage in any services outside the University involving financial remuneration without the direct consent of the Board of Trustees.

1.              The CEO of Amberton University shall be responsible for developing an annual budget outlining the operations of the University and shall present the budget to the Board of Trustees for approval. The CEO is responsible for all the academic, financial, and development operations of the University and will approve all the hiring of employees and designation of titles and organizational duties. The designation of key administrators (those with the title of vice president or higher) shall be by consent of the Board of Trustees.

2.              The CEO of Amberton University and/or his designates may assume debts and/or authorize expenditures and may enter into such contracts as necessary for the efficient operations and development of Amberton University up to an amount not to exceed the sum total of the budget as authorized by the Board, plus such additional funds as have been designated by the Board.

3.              The CEO shall be responsible for declaring and maintaining the ethical standards expected of students and employees and shall provide due process in handling violations of complaints against such standards. The rights of students and employees in regard to grades, records, evaluations, performance reports, etc. shall be considered confidential and shall be protected.

4.              The CEO shall be responsible for maintaining proper representation between the institution and the public. Favorable as well as unfavorable information concerning the University will be released when appropriate. Amberton University officials will never deliberately distort facts made to the public; however, Amberton University officials shall protect the right of privacy and confidentiality in matters that are of a private nature.

5.              The CEO of Amberton University shall be responsible for maintaining and advancing the quality and scope of the academic programs. New and innovative programs and delivery systems will be evaluated and implemented when found to be effective in advancing the educational purpose of the University.