Procedures of the RTP Committees Sample Clauses

Procedures of the RTP Committees. 1. RTP committees must have a quorum present in order to conduct business. For the purpose of RTP deliberations, a quorum is defined as two-thirds (2/3) of the eligible members. In the case where there are fewer than six (6) eligible members, a quorum is defined to be at least three (3) members. 2. The processes of RTP within the bargaining unit are deliberative processes. Eligible committee members who do not participate in or attend the deliberations shall not be permitted to vote. 3. To be eligible to vote, a member shall review candidate-submitted materials and shall attend all committee meetings in which the candidate is discussed. Exceptions to this rule are as follows: a. The committee may, by a majority vote of members present, permit a member who has not attended all meetings, but who has otherwise substantially met the participation standards of the academic unit, to vote on the candidate. The reason for the exception shall be included in the committee recommendation. b. Unit guidelines may allow for absentee ballots in extenuating circumstances for persons who are otherwise eligible to vote. The committee may determine eligibility for an absentee ballot by a majority vote of members present and voting. Extenuating circumstances include death in the immediate family, serious illness, and inability to attend due to events beyond one’s control. The nature of the extenuating circumstances and the vote shall be included in the committee recommendation. 4. For the purposes of RTP deliberations, a simple majority vote in the affirmative, at the minimum, is necessary for a positive recommendation. Academic unit guidelines may specify additional requirements for a minimum affirmative vote beyond a simple majority. When there is a tie vote, the motion is rejected. It is the duty of every committee member to deliberate in good faith, and to issue an opinion by a positive or negative vote. However, committee members cannot be compelled to vote, and may abstain from voting, knowing that the effect is the same as if they had not voted. In the event that all votes cast are abstentions, the academic unit has forfeited the right to provide a recommendation either positively or negatively, and the decision will be left to sequential levels of review. 5. For purposes of any RTP matter, all University employees shall comply with the University’s conflict of interest policy and voluntarily remove themselves from any discussion, voting, or participation of any kind w...
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Procedures of the RTP Committees. 1. RTP committees must have a quorum present in order to conduct business. For the purpose of RTP deliberations, a quorum is defined as two-thirds (2/3) of the eligible members. In the case where there are fewer than six (6) eligible members, a quorum is defined to be at least three (3) members. 2. The processes of RTP decision-making process within the bargaining unit are shall be deliberative processes. Eligible cCommittee members who do not participate in or attend the deliberations review the candidate’s file and attend the committee m eeting(s) in which the candidate’s application is considered shall not be permitted to vote. 3. RTP committee meetings may be held by electronic means.
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