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Adopted2025-04-29

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Plain Language Summary

This House Resolution elects six individuals to serve on the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina for four-year terms beginning July 1, 2025. The House of Representatives is authorized by state law to elect these six members to help govern the UNC system.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that this resolution fulfills the House's constitutional responsibility to ensure the UNC Board of Governors includes representation from diverse regions of the state.
• •Having elected representatives on the board ensures accountability to the legislature and the public, and provides a mechanism for legislative input into higher education governance.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue that legislative election of board members could compromise the board's independence and objectivity in making decisions about university operations.
• •Critics might contend that elected officials may prioritize political considerations over merit-based selection, or that it could lead to board members being accountable to legislators rather than focusing solely on what's best for the university system.