A. The Board has the power and responsibility to select the President and establish a compensation package for the President. Board of Trustees Responsibilities:
a. The Board shall make the final hiring decision. Any such decision shall be made in open meeting and shall authorize the College to hire the selected candidate. If the Board rejects the recommendation of the Search Committee, it may authorize the hiring of one of the other finalists or direct the Search Committee to re-engage the selection process.
b. The Board Chair shall be authorized to sign the President’s contract
B. In the event of a President’s vacancy, the Board shall appoint an Interim President during the search process and/or until such time as the new President assumes all job responsibilities.
C. The Board directs the President to recruit, retain, and reward quality employees to maintain the College’s operations and to further the College’s mission.
D. The Board delegates to the President or designee the authority to hire College personnel.
E. The Board requires an interim succession plan for all key employees, including the President, in the event of a vacancy or prolonged absence. A “key employee” includes Vice Presidents and any employee reporting directly to the President. The President and/or Vice Presidents shall determine the necessity of interim succession plans for all other employees.
F. The Board of Trustees approves Emeritus Status for former Trustees, faculty, and CWI employees in accordance with CWI Policy HR 220. Emeritus status is reserved for former Trustees, faculty and long-term employees who have demonstrated outstanding service and have significantly contributed to furthering the mission of CWI.
Emeritus status shall, subject to any subsequent modification or termination of this policy, be entitled to: