Governance Committee Charter
The Governance Committee is established to provide strategic direction and oversight on matters pertaining to Board organization, management, effective trusteeship, and issues related to University governance. The Committee shall consist of the trustees appointed by the Chair of the Board of Trustees. The Chair of the Governance Committee will be appointed by the Chair of the Board and will serve as a member of the Executive Committee. Recognizing the importance of shared governance the Governance Committee shall extend a standing invitation to attend and participate in all Governance Committee meetings to a representative from each of the Faculty Senate and the Associated Students of Portland State University.
The Committee is responsible for (1) periodically reviewing Board bylaws; (2) monitoring and reviewing the charters and operations of the Board’s standing committees; (3) making appropriate recommendations to improve Board effectiveness; (4) overseeing new Trustee orientation; (5) initiating and coordinating Board training as needed; and (6) establishing a program for Board self-assessment.
The Committee will also coordinate with the President on Board succession planning, to include conducting a needs-assessment to guide the identification of potential candidates for vacant at large positions on the Board.
The Committee is also responsible for such other matters as may be referred to it by the Board or the Board Chair.
The Secretary to the Board is responsible for providing staff support to the Committee.
Document History
- Adopted by the Board of Trustees April 20, 2021
- Amended April 21, 2022
- Amended October 13, 2022