HB 4688

Abstract

Amends the University of Illinois Trustees Act. Provides that the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois shall consist of the Governor and at least 15 (rather than 12) trustees. Provides that 3 additional trustees shall be faculty members, of whom one faculty member shall be selected from each University campus. Specifies the length of a term for a trustee. Contains provisions concerning conflicts of interest of trustees. Contains provisions concerning the election of faculty trustees. Provides that no member of such board, except the faculty trustee, shall hold or be employed in or appointed to any office or place under the authority of the board of which he is a member, nor shall any member of said board be directly or indirectly interested in any contract to be made by said board for any purpose whatever. Creates the Trustees Selection Task Force (TRUST Force), which shall receive and review nominations for trustees for the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois and make a recommendation to the Governor concerning a nominee within 30 days after the Governor makes the nomination. Specifies the (1) membership of, (2) terms of office for, and (3) disclosure of specified information concerning members of the TRUST Force. Effective immediately.