Report of Regents Ethics Committee Committee to The Board of Regents

Summary
Your Committee on Ethics had its scheduled meeting on April 28, 2014. In attendance were committee members:  Chancellor Emeritus Bennett (Chair) and Regents Bendit, Cea and Young.  In addition to the Committee members, in attendance were Chancellor Tisch and Regents Dawson, Tilles, Rosa, Cashin, Phillips, Cottrell, Brown and Finn.

Discussion Items
Chair’s Remarks: Chancellor Emeritus Bennett welcomed everyone and opened the meeting.  At the Chair's request, Alison Bianchi, SED's Ethics Officer, provided an update on ethics training requirements for Regents and SED staff, a reminder regarding the upcoming May 15 financial disclosure statement filing deadline, and an overview of staff training on procurement, grants and RFPs.

The Committee discussed the need for guidelines relating to the role of members of the Board of Regents in setting policy criteria for grants and RFPs.

Action Item

MOVED, that the Board of Regents Ethics Committee convene in executive session on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 6:25 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter.

Motion by: Regent Christine D. Cea
Seconded by: Regent Charles R. Bendit
Action: Motion carried unanimously