1. Authority

The University Technology Committee ("Committee") functions under the authority of the UNLV Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws. These bylaws are established pursuant to Section 6.18 of the Faculty Senate
Bylaws, which requires standing committees to establish procedures for conducting business and keep them on file with the Senate Office.

2. Membership

Membership is determined by Section 5 of the Faculty Senate Bylaws. Selection of members, terms, vacancies, attendance, proxies, and selection of the Chair are governed by the Faculty Senate Bylaws.

3. General Functions

  1. Consistent with Section 6.17 of the Faculty Senate Bylaws, the Committee shall advise the Faculty Senate on matters of policy related to technology on campus.
  2. The Committee shall inform itself of faculty concerns related to the technology infrastructure and technology environment on campus.
  3. When appropriate, the Committee shall make recommendations for action to the Faculty Senate through the Executive Committee.
  4. The Committee may consult with the Office of Information Technology and coordinate with other Faculty Senate committees or governance groups when matters involve shared technology interests or overlapping jurisdiction.

4. Operational Procedures

  1. Meetings. The Committee shall meet during the fall and spring semesters at least once per semester.
  2. Quorum. Quorum shall be determined in accordance with Section 5.15 of the Faculty Senate Bylaws. At least fifty percent of voting members constitutes a quorum; units that have not elected members are not counted in determining quorum.
  3. Proxies. Committee members may designate proxies in accordance with the Faculty Senate Bylaws.
  4. Voting. Unless otherwise required by governing bylaws or policy, Committee action requires a simple majority of voting members present and voting, provided a quorum is present.
  5. Chair and Records. The Chair shall be elected or appointed as provided in Section 5.6 of the Faculty Senate Bylaws, preside at meetings, communicate Committee recommendations, maintain or cause to be maintained meeting minutes, and report attendance and Committee activities as required by the Faculty Senate Bylaws.
  6. Delegation of the Chair. If a routine matter is covered by established Committee policy, precedent, or prior direction, the Chair, or the Chair's designee, is authorized to act for the Committee. Matters not so covered shall be brought to the Committee.

5. Amendments

These bylaws shall remain in effect and may be amended consistent with Section 6.18 of the FacultySenate Bylaws. Any revised version shall remain consistent with the Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws andshall be filed with the Senate Office.