Section 8Sec./Art. 8

Meeting of the Board. The Board shall regularly convene at least once every quarter. However, the chairperson of the Board may, upon three (3) days prior written notice, call a maximum of two (2) special meetings wherever necessary.

A quorum of the Board shall consist a majority of all its members holding office at the time of the meeting: Provided, however, That the chairperson of the Board or the president of the University is among those present of the meeting.

In the absence of the Chairperson of the CHED, a commissioner of the CHED, duly designated by him/her, shall represent him/her in the meeting with all the right and responsibilities of a regular member: Provided, however, That during this meeting, the president of the University as vice chairperson shall be presiding officer: Provided, further, That this proviso notwithstanding, the Chairperson of the CHED is hereby authorized to designate a CHED commissioner as a regular chair of the Board of Regents, in which case said CHED Commissioner shall act as the presiding officer.

In case the Chairperson of the Congressional committees on Education shall not be able to attend the Board meeting, they may designate their respective representatives to attend the said meeting who shall have the same right and responsibilities as a regular member of the Board.

The member of the Board shall not receive any salary but shall be entitled to reimbursements for actual and necessary expenses incurred, either in the attendance to meeting of the Board or in connection with other official business authorized by resolution of the Board, subject to existing laws and regulations.