Presidential Search and Appointment Policy
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PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH AND APPOINTMENT
POLICY
Policy Type:
Board
Initially
Approved:
January 29,
1990
Policy
Sponsor:
Board of Governors
Last
Revised:
February 26,
2018
Primary
Contact:
University
Secretary
Review
Scheduled:
April 2023
Approver:
Board of Governors
A.
OVERVIEW
Alberta
’s Post-secondary Learning Act states that;
(1) The board of a public post-secondary institution shall appoint the President of the public post-
secondary institution; and
(2) The board shall prescribe the term of office of the President and the remuneration to be paid to
the President by the board.
In accordance with the responsibilities prescribed in the Act, the board shall preside over these
functions as outlined in this Policy.
B.
PURPOSE
This Policy sets out the framework for the recruitment, appointment or reappointment, and annual
review process of the President of the University.
C.
SCOPE
This Policy applies to the President, the Board of Governors, members of the Presidential Search
Committee and members of the Presidential Reappointment Committee.
D.
POLICY STATEMENT
1.
TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office of the President of the University shall be normally for a period of up to five
years, and may be renewed for an additional term of up to five years. An individual would
not normally serve for more than two consecutive terms, but may be invited to do so. Any
renewals for an additional term would be subject to the reappointment process outlined in
section 4.
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2.
SEARCH, SELECTION, AND APPOINTMENT OF A NEW PRESIDENT
2.1
In the event of an upcoming or sudden vacancy in the position of the President of
the University, the Board shall set a timeline, establish a budget for the recruitment
process in consultation with the University Secretary, and initiate the recruitment
process for a new President.
2.2
The Human Resources Committee of the Board has the delegated authority to:
a. Lead the recruitment process for the President and conclude employment
contract negotiations;
b. Approve terms and conditions of employment for the President; and
c. Set performance goals for the President and conduct performance assessments;
2.3
Not more than 18 months but not less than 12 months prior to the end of the
President’s term of office, or upon a sudden vacancy of the position, the Human
Resources Committee of the Board shall establish a Presidential Search Committee
that will operate under Terms of Reference approved by the Board of Governors.
2.4
The recruitment process shall be carried out in accordance with the Search,
Selection, and Appointment of a New President Procedures.
3.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT
3.1
The annual review assesses how the President provides leadership in the
achievement of the University’s mandate and strategic priorities, identifies the
strengths and weaknesses of the President’s leadership, provides the President with
constructive information and feedback, and defines methods to support and enhance
the President’s performance.
3.2
The annual review of the President shall be carried out in accordance with the Annual
Review of the President Procedures.
4.
REAPPOINTMENT OF THE PRESIDENT
4.1
An incumbent shall normally indicate to the Board Chair, in writing, at least 18
months in advance of the end of their current term of office that they wish to stand
for reappointment. If the incumbent chooses to stand for reappointment, the Human
Resources Committee of the Board shall establish a Presidential Reappointment
Committee that will operate under Terms of Reference approved by the Board of
Governors.
4.2
A comprehensive assessment shall be conducted upon receipt of an incumbent’s
written expression of intent to stand for reappointment that will build on the
President’s previous annual reviews and takes a broader review of the President’s
performance.
4.3
The comprehensive assessment and reappointment of the President shall be carried
out in accordance with the Presidential Reappointment Procedures.
5.
DISMISSAL OF A PRESIDENT
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The Board, by whatever means it deems appropriate, shall make all decisions regarding the
dismissal of a President.
6.
APPOINTMENT, REAPPOINTMENT AND DISMISSAL OF AN ACTING PRESIDENT
The Board, by whatever means it deems appropriate, shall make all decisions regarding the
appointment, reappointment and dismissal of an Acting President.
E.
DEFINITIONS
(1)
Board:
means the Board of Governors
(2)
Policy:
means the Presidential Search and Appointment Policy
(3)
University:
means Mount Royal University
F.
RELATED POLICIES
G.
RELATED LEGISLATION
• Post-secondary Learning Act, SA 2003,c.P-19.5
H.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
• Search, Selection and Appointment of a New President Procedures
• Comprehensive Assessment and Reappointment of the President Procedures
• Annual Review of the President Procedures
• Presidential Search Committee Terms of Reference
• Presidential Reappointment Committee Terms of Reference
I.
REVISION HISTORY
Date
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Description of
Change
Sections
Person who
Entered Revision
(Position Title)
Person who
Authorized
Revision
(Position Title)
01/29/1990
NEW
University Secretary
06/05/2007
Comprehensive
Revision
All
University Secretary
02/26/2018
Comprehensive
Revision
All
University Secretary
01/20/2020
Editorial
Template Update
Policy Specialist
University Secretary