The Board of Governors
The "government" of UArctic is the Board of Governors, which consists of up to 11 individuals elected by the Council to serve in their personal capacities and act on behalf of UArctic. According to the statutes of the University of the Arctic, one of these is to represent the students. At the Board meetings, the President and leader of the International Secretariat also participate. The Board works with the Council and Administration on relevant issues, and may delegate specific tasks on the understanding thatthe Board maintains ultimate control over and responsibility for these functions. The Board has the authority and primary responsibility for the following items:
- Strategic planning and setting institutional priorities.
- Organizational development and institutional accountability.
- Fundraising, finances, and budgeting (including personnel)
- Public and external relations.
- Electing the President of the University of the Arctic for a three year (renewable) term.
Read more about this topic: University Of The Arctic Governance
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