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A. Chancellor Search Process

In the event of a vacancy in the chancellorship, the chair of The University of Virginia's College at Wise Board shall consult with and seek the advice of the University President, and make recommendations to the President of persons to serve on the search committee. The recommendations should include representatives of The University of Virginia's College at Wise Board, the

faculty, the student body, and the alumni. Upon the establishment of the search committee, the President shall establish a budget, identify staff for the committee, and name a chair.

The search committee, through its chair, shall make a preliminary report to the President regarding the work of the committee at the time when the committee is beginning to develop a group of final candidates. After finalists have been interviewed, the search committee shall provide a report for The University of Virginia's College at Wise Board. The report should contain the names of not more than three candidates, who in the judgment of the search committee are fully qualified and have a continuing interest in the chancellorship.

The University of Virginia's College at Wise Board, following receipt of the report of the search committee, shall review the candidates and formally recommend, with its reasons, not more than three candidates from the search committee's report for final consideration by the President. The President shall have responsibility for designating a nominee for the chancellorship, and making a recommendation for formal election by the Board of Visitors. On the operational level, the Chancellor is directly responsible to the President.