Section 8-A302. DISMISSAL OF THE DEAN FOR CAUSE

 

302.1The Board may dismiss the Dean at any time for cause.

 

302.2The initial action of the Board shall be the adoption of a proposed resolution of dismissal by the Board in a closed executive session of the Committee of the Whole of the Board. The proposed resolution shall specify the grounds for dismissal.

 

302.3Within three (3) days after adoption by the Board action of a proposed resolution of dismissal, the Board shall furnish to the Dean a written statement of the charges against him or her.

 

302.4The Dean may demand a hearing on the charges by submitting a written demand to the Board within five (5) days of receipt of the charges. If the Dean demands a hearing on his or her dismissal, a hearing shall be held within ten (10) days after the receipt of the written demand for the hearing from the Dean.

 

302.5The hearing shall be held before the Committee of the Whole of the Board, or a subcommittee of the Committee of the Whole appointed by the Chairperson for the purpose of conducting the hearing.

 

302.6The hearing shall be open to the public and a record shall be -kept of the proceedings.

 

302.7Upon the completion of the hearing and receipt of recommendation from the committee conducting the hearing, or upon expiration of the time for requesting a hearing under §302.4, the Board shall hold a special meeting for the purpose of taking action on the dismissal.

 

302.8Dismissal of the Dean shall be by an affirmative vote of not less than a majority of the members of the full Board. The action of the Board shall be final.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 5876 (July 29, 1988).