Section 17. The trustees shall have complete authority in determining the travel policy of a state university; provided, however, that said policy shall require coordination with the state purchasing agent to insure cost-effective utilization of the group purchasing power of the commonwealth. They shall determine which of the personnel of such university may travel within and without the commonwealth at state expense and where such personnel may travel.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 73 - State Colleges and Community Colleges
Section 1 - Management; Administration
Section 1a - Fees for Tuition, Room and Board
Section 1b - Student Activity Fee
Section 1e - Branch Banks on Grounds of Universities Authorized
Section 1f - Funds for Legislative Agents or Organizations Attempting to Influence Legislation
Section 2 - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; Provision for Agricultural Education
Section 2a - Required Subjects for Instruction
Section 3 - Agreement for Practice Teaching
Section 4 - Bonds of University Presidents
Section 4a - Leaves of Absence
Section 4b - Teachers; Employment and Dismissal
Section 6 - Admission of Non-Resident Students
Section 8 - Educational Program
Section 12 - Annual Appropriation
Section 13 - Financial Report; Accounting System
Section 14 - Special Trusts, etc.; Management
Section 16 - Election, etc., of Officers; Employment, Status and Benefits of Personnel
Section 18 - Control, Movement and Parking of Motor Vehicles
Section 19 - Institutions of Higher Learning; Jurisdiction of Board
Section 20 - University Education for Police Officers and Firefighters