The Chief Executive Officer of the University, appointed by the Board of Trustees (the "Board") pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 38-1202.06(10), shall be the President of the University of the District of Columbia (the "President"). The President shall report directly to the Board.
Upon the permanent vacancy in the Office of President, the Chief Academic Officer, shall immediately become Interim President, unless the Board of Trustees makes a different appointment. The appointment of the Chief Academic Officer as Interim President must be approved by the Board within 7 days of the vacancy of the Office of President. During the period before approval, the Chief Academic Officer shall only exercise administrative duties to maintain operations of the University. After approval by the Board of the appointment of the successor, the successor shall exercise such powers as authorized by the Board.
Appointment of the President, including the renewal of an existing appointment, shall be by affirmative vote of a majority of the Board.
The terms and conditions of the appointment of the President, including compensation and benefits, shall be set forth in a contract of employment which shall be negotiated with the appointee in a manner directed by the Board and shall be subject to ratification by an affirmative vote of the majority of the Board.
A housing allowance or a University residence in the District of Columbia may be provided for the President.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-B200