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Adopted2025-02-18

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Plain Language Summary

This resolution establishes the procedural rules for how the North Carolina Senate nominates and elects members to the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina. It sets a nomination period (February 24-28, 2025), requires Senate Committee screening of candidates, and outlines the voting process to fill six available four-year terms by March 24, 2025.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this resolution provides a clear, transparent framework for selecting qualified individuals to govern UNC.
• •The process includes safeguards such as ethics disclosures, committee screening for qualifications, and specific voting rules that ensure majority support and prevent conflicts of interest with House nominations, ultimately protecting the university's leadership quality.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may contend that the tight timeline (one week for nominations, one month for election) limits input and vetting opportunities.
• •Some might argue that restricting the nomination process to formal Senate committee procedures and requiring alphabetical ballot listings reduces the flexibility for senators to advocate for specific candidates they believe are well-qualified.