STRS Policy Amendment Passed -- at last!

From Dennis Leone, March 28, 2008
Subject: STRS Policy Amendment Passed

At the STRS Board meeting on March 27, 2008, I made a motion – which was seconded by Craig Brooks – to change existing board policy. Previous language stated that the executive director had the authority, unilaterally, “to establish all further policies” as long as such was “consistent with a reasonable interpretation of board policies.” The new language now says the executive director has the authority “to establish all operational procedures and administrative regulations” as long as such are “consistent with a reasonable interpretation of board policies.” This passed 8-0. (Puckett and Hayden were absent.) It is not perfect language, but it is much better than it was before. Setting policy is function of the board. Operations are a function of the executive director.

Dennis Leone