301.1 The Dean shall be appointed by an affirmative vote of not less than a majority of the members of the full Board of Governors and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board, in accordance with the provisions of §2(a) of D.C. Law 6-177 (D.C. Code, §31-1546(c)(9)).

301.2 Whenever a vacancy in the office of Dean occurs, the Chairperson of the Board shall appoint a Dean's Search Committee to conduct the search for a new Dean and make recommendations to the Board.

301.3 The Board may appoint the Dean for a term of not more than three (3) years and may enter into a contractual employment agreement with the Dean covering the terms and conditions of appointment, compensation and benefits, and other matters.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 5876 (July 29, 1988).