1. (a) The advisory committee shall be equitably composed of representatives of institutions of higher education.
2. (b) Each university system or institution of higher education which offers a degree program for which a field of study curriculum is proposed shall be offered participation on the advisory committee.
3. (c) At least a majority of the members of the advisory committee named under this section shall be faculty members of an institution of higher education. An institution shall consult with the faculty of the institution in a manner that permits direct input from faculty representatives in the field of study before nominating or recommending a person to the board as the institution's representative on an advisory committee.
4. (d) Board staff will recommend for Board appointment individuals who are nominated by institutions of higher education.
5. (e) Members of the committee shall select co-chairs, who will be responsible for conducting meetings and conveying committee recommendations to the Board.
6. (f) The number of committee members shall not exceed twenty-four (24).
7. (g) Members shall serve staggered terms of up to three years. The terms of chairs and co-chairs (if applicable) will be two years dating from their election.

Source Note:The provisions of this §1.222 adopted to be effective March 5, 2015, 40 TexReg 921.