BOARD-APPOINTED COMMITTEES

FILE: BCE-R

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The Board will function and act as a body of the whole. However, the Board may be helped or aided by special committees.

The president may recommend, with the approval of the majority of the Board, committee(s) to perform various functions.

< Committee(s) may be terminated at any time by a majority vote of the membership of the Board.

< Committee(s) will follow instructions given to them by the Board.

< If the committee is required by state or federal law, its composition and appointment shall meet all the guidelines established for that purpose.

< Committee(s) shall be instructed as to:

a) The purpose to be served.

b) The length of time each member is being asked to serve.

c) The resources the Board will provide.

d) The date a report should be made to the Board or the superintendent.

The custodian of records of the district will keep a list of committees appointed by or at the direction of the Board. Committees will conduct their business in compliance with the Missouri Sunshine Law.

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Note: The reader is encouraged to check the index located at the beginning of this section for other pertinent policies and to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information.

Adopted: 10/18/01

Revised:

Legal Refs: §§ 610.010 - .035, RSMo.

Jackson v. Board of Directors, 9 SW.3d 68 (Mo. App W.D. 2000)

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