Resolution Limiting the Authority of the Executive Committee

Resolution Limiting the Authority of the Executive Committee

December 5, 2025

 WHEREAS, Article VII Section D of the Bylaws of the Indiana University Board of Trustees has created an Executive Committee with all the powers and authority of the Board of Trustees between meetings of the Board of Trustees, with such specific limitations and exclusions as the Board of Trustees may determine by resolution; and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is in the best interest of Indiana University that certain specific limitations and exclusions should be imposed on the power and authority of the Executive Committee;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

  1. The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees may not take final action with respect to the following issues:
  1. The organization of the Board and selection of Board officers;
  2. Setting of tuition, including room and board and student fees;
  3. Adoption of any Resolution of the Board specifically required by statute (such as upon the sale of surplus real property), and of bond resolutions;
  4. Approval of the number and timing of Board of Trustees meetings as well as the agenda for those meetings;
  5. Approval of programs and other transactions of the University that require approval of the Commission for Higher Education, Governor, or State Budget Agency, including the creation of new schools and degrees;
  6. Adoption of a budget for the University, or of an appropriation request, or of any material revision to the budget;
  7. Statutory processing of conflict of interest disclosure statements;
  8. Changes in the governance structure of a campus;
  9. Approval of the University strategic plan;
  10. Approval of honorary degrees;
  11. Amendments to the Bylaws of the Board of Trustees; and
  12. Approval of hiring or appointment of the President of the University and approval of salary increases, performance bonuses, or other forms of compensation for the President.
  1. Within 24 hours of taking any action or actions, the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees shall inform the full Board of Trustees of the action or actions taken by the Executive Committee.

 Unanimously approved on a motion duly made and seconded.

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