Rules of Business Practice for the 2005–2010 USP Board of Trustees

3. Chairperson

The Chairperson of the Board shall be elected by a majority vote of the Board in accordance with Chapter VI, Section 2 of the Bylaws. The Governance Committee shall serve as the nominating committee for the election of the Chairperson and shall present candidates to the Board prior to the election. The Chairperson shall hold office for one year or until his or her successor is elected. In the event of absence of the Chairperson, a member of the Executive Committee appointed by the Chairperson shall serve as chair.