Common use of Appointment of Chairs/Directors Clause in Contracts

Appointment of Chairs/Directors. VI.11.1 In the final year of a Chair's/Director’s term of office, or when a vacancy occurs, the Xxxx shall initiate proceedings for the selection of a successor, or for reappointment of the incumbent Chair/Director. VI.11.2 The Department Committee shall meet to discuss the requirements of the position, and shall elect a Search Committee which excludes the incumbent Chair/Director and which may include up to two (2) students. The Xxxx shall appoint an additional member of the Search Committee from outside the department. VI.11.3 If the Xxxx has particular expectations for the position, these shall be communicated to the Search Committee along with any other instructions deemed relevant to the search. VI.11.4 The Search Committee shall submit a single name, or two (2) names if it prefers, to the Department Committee for approval or choice. VI.11.5 Once a proposed candidate is approved by the Department Committee, the Chair of the Search Committee shall forward the Search Committee's recommendation to the Xxxx. VI.11.6 If the Xxxx approves the proposed appointee, that recommendation shall be forwarded to the Xxxxxxx, who shall convey it to the President. If the Xxxx does not approve the proposed appointee, the Xxxx shall ask the Department Committee to reconsider the matter, providing reasons for the request, and where warranted, further directions to, or discussion with, the Department Committee. No appointment of a Chair/Director shall be made without a positive recommendation from the Department Committee, the Xxxx, and the Xxxxxxx. VI.11.7 Acting Chairs/Directors may be appointed by the Xxxx for short terms or in special circumstances. Such appointments may not exceed a term of one (1) year.