49-8-202. Chief executive officer - Staff.

(a) (1)  The board is empowered to employ a chief executive officer of the state university and community college system whose office shall be located in Nashville. 

(2) The board shall define the chief executive officer's duties, and within budgetary limitations, fix the chief executive officer's compensation. 

(3) The chief executive officer shall serve at the pleasure of the board and shall have educational preparation and experience which qualify the chief executive officer for leadership of a large complex system of public higher education. 

(b)  The board or its designated representative is empowered to employ additional professional and staff employees as may be appropriate for the efficient discharge of its duties. 

(c)  All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the provisions of the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. 

[Acts 1972, ch. 838, § 3; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(70); T.C.A., § 49-3238.]