The board is elected for a period of 4 years, and consists of a total of 9 members.
Role
The institute's board is the institute's highest body and is responsible for determining overall goals, priorities and strategies for the business. The head of department leads the board, and prepares the matters to be dealt with. The institute's administrative head is the board's secretary.
The meetings
Meetings of the institute board are normally open. The board can close the meeting in some cases, so that only the board members and secretary are present.
The board meetings are usually held at HW 536 from 12.15–14.00. Matters that wish to be presented to the board must normally be delivered to the administrative manager no later than 14 days in advance.
The board processes
Most of the matters dealt with by the board are regulated in the faculty's governance and administration regulations. The board exercises its responsibility based on decisions of the faculty board, and within the laws, regulations and rules that apply at any time.
Examples of matters dealt with by the board:
- Annual plan and budget
- Overarching plans, principles and priorities for the business, embodied in long-term plans, such as a strategic plan and professional priorities.
- Appointments
- Approval of the accounts and annual report is one of the board's instruments for monitoring the business.
The internal organization in departments, subject groups, etc. is also dealt with by the board, within the framework set by the faculty board.
Election to the board
The academic and administrative employees elect their representatives with deputy representatives for a period of 3 years, the students for 1 year and fixed-term employees for 1 year. Re-election may take place. A representative or deputy representative resigns if the relevant person's connection to the land unit ceases. In that case, supplementary elections can be held.