Board of Governors

The Board shall consist of not less than twenty‑five members and not more than forty‑five and shall be composed of the following:

 

a)  The Ordinary of the Diocese of Antigonish, ex officio;

b)  The President of the University, ex officio;

c)  The Vice-Presidents and the Secretary-Treasurer of the University, ex officio;

d)  The Director of University Extension, ex officio;

e)  The Director of Coady International Institute, ex officio;

f)   The President of the College of Cape Breton, ex officio;

g)  The Principal of Mount Saint Bernard College, ex officio;

h)  Three persons appointed by the Ordinary of the Diocese of Antigonish;

i)   Three members of the Alumni of the University elected by the Alumni Association;

j)   Four members of the Faculty of the University, elected by the Faculty of the University, each having not less than five years service to the University;

k)  Nine persons elected by the priests of the Diocese of Antigonish at their annual meeting, at least three of whom shall be laymen;

l)   Three members of the student body of the University, elected by the students of the University;

m)  Such other members as may be elected by the Board itself.

 

a)  A member of the Board elected by the students of the University shall hold office for a term of one year, such term to run from the effective date of his election, and shall be eligible for re‑election;

b)  Except as otherwise provided, a member of the Board shall hold office for a term of three years, such term to run from the effective date of his or her election or appointment, and shall be eligible for re‑election or for re‑appointment for a further term of three years;

c)  Except as otherwise provided, a member of the Board who has held office for six consecutive years shall not be eligible for re‑election or re‑appointment until one year has elapsed from the date of termination of said six‑year period.