1.23 LEGISLATIVE APPEARANCE

Effective: August 15, 2024

Purpose: To ensure transparency, coordination, and alignment with the University’s interests and priorities when faculty and administrators engage in providing expert testimony on legislative matters. To facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the University and legislative bodies, ultimately contributing to informed decision-making and advocacy on issues affecting higher education.

Scope: This policy applies to all University employees campus wide.

Responsible Office: General University; Office of General Counsel

Policy Statement: The University encourages faculty and administrators to contribute their expertise to the legislative process by providing testimony on proposed legislation that may impact the state of Kansas and higher education. Faculty and administrators are expected to accommodate such requests and notify the executive officer of the Board of Regents and the President of the University prior to their appearance. This notification ensures transparency and alignment with the University's interests and priorities in legislative matters.

Definitions: All words and phrases shall be interpreted utilizing their plain meanings unless otherwise defined in University or Board of Regents policy or by statute or regulation.

Procedures: All procedures linked and related to the policies above shall have the full force and effect of policy if said procedures have first been properly approved by the University’s administrator in charge of General University procedures.

[General University procedures - coming soon]

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