Number: 6
Subject: GOVERNING BODY
The Board of Trustees is the
governing body of the corporation and educational institution known as Amberton
University. The Articles of Incorporation and the institution's Bylaws
establish the corporative authority of the University. The “Policies and Regulations Manual” and the
“Amberton University Catalog” identify the policies and regulation of the
University. The “Policies and
Regulations Manual” basically address the rights and responsibilities of the
The Board of Trustees of Amberton
University shall appoint a Chief Executive Officer of the corporation and
educational institution. Except in unusual circumstances, policy formulation
will be the responsibility of the CEO, with all recommendations presented to
the Board of Trustees for approval. The Board, however, maintains the authority
and prerogative to initiate action in reviewing or developing policy. The CEO
shall be responsible for developing and implementing such regulations and
procedures as required to fulfill policy guidelines.
The following guidelines are
designed to clarify the differences between policies, regulations, and
procedures:
Policies:
Policies declare broad organizational objectives, or they declare
general expectations designed to insure that organizational activities and
objectives are consistent with goals. Policies are general guidelines to
organizational behavior and provide operating perimeters within which goals are
made and decisions are to be made. The
Board of Trustees is the authority for all policies.
Regulations:
Regulations are rules or principles designed to control or govern
actions and behavior in accordance with policies. For the most part,
regulations are enacted by the administration in conformity to policies
declared by the Board.
Procedures:
Procedures are more specific guidelines or directions for performing or
effecting designated objectives. Procedures outline steps or define manners for
fulfilling designated organizational objectives.