It shall be the duty of the members of the board of regents to attend the meetings of the board so as to take part in its deliberations. The office of any member of the board shall be vacated if he neglects to furnish an excuse in writing to the board for absence from two consecutive meetings of the board. If any member fails to attend three successive meetings of the board, without good and valid cause or excuse or without leave of absence from the chairman, or, if the chairman for any cause cannot act, from the vice-chairman of the board, his office shall be declared vacant by the board. The secretary shall in either event notify the Governor of a vacancy on the board, and the Governor shall fill the vacancy as provided by this part.
History. Ga. L. 1931, p. 7, § 56; Code 1933, § 32-109.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 3 - Postsecondary Education
Article 2 - Board of Regents and University System
§ 20-3-20. Creation; Change of Name of “Trustees of the University of georgia.”
§ 20-3-21. Composition; Powers and Duties Generally
§ 20-3-25. Appointment of Secretary; Duties; Bond
§ 20-3-26. Duty of Members to Attend Meetings; Vacation of Office for Unexcused Absences
§ 20-3-27. Inspections of Institutions by Committees; Reports
§ 20-3-28. Per Diem Allowances and Travel Expenses of Members
§ 20-3-29. Separate Appropriation for Expense
§ 20-3-32. Powers as to Institutions, Departments, Courses, and Degrees of University System
§ 20-3-33. Investment of Trust Funds in Real Estate or Improvements
§ 20-3-35. Annual Reports to Governor
§ 20-3-36. Applicability of Sovereign Immunity Doctrine
§ 20-3-37. Contracts With Hospitals for Clinics and Training Medical Students