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Adopted2026-06-04

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Plain Language Summary

This Senate Resolution fills a vacancy on the UNC Board of Governors by electing Leigh Jeffreys Fanning of Pitt County to serve the remainder of the term left open when O. Temple Sloan III resigned in April 2025. Fanning will serve until June 30, 2027, as required by state law that directs the original electing chamber to fill Board vacancies.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters would argue this resolution fulfills the statutory requirement to maintain a full Board of Governors by promptly filling the vacancy created by Sloan's resignation.
• •Having all Board seats filled ensures the UNC system has complete representation and governance capacity to oversee the university system's operations, finances, and strategic direction.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents might question the selection process or argue for greater transparency and broader input in choosing Board members, or they may have concerns about the nominee's qualifications or potential conflicts of interest.
• •Some could argue that vacancies should be filled through more extensive public vetting rather than through the Senate's internal nomination process.