Common use of Creating Bylaws for New Departments Clause in Contracts

Creating Bylaws for New Departments. Deadlines established in this article are intended as guidance, and shall normally be followed. These deadlines may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties. 3.1.1.2.1 Faculty in newly created departments shall propose a set of bylaws within the first six (6) months of operation so as to permit the orderly transaction of departmental business, of faculty evaluations, and of promotion and tenure recommendations. 3.1.1.2.2 If the faculty in a new department are unable to develop bylaws that are approved within one (1) year, the PVPAA shall establish bylaws by modifying the last proposed bylaws in order to achieve compliance with the contract; the PVPAA shall provide a written justification for modifications to the departmental faculty and to the other parties involved in the approval process.