PUBLIC NOTICE

Legislation, Audit and External Affairs Committee Meeting
and Regular Business Meeting of the
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

December 10, 1999

Holmes Student Center, Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois

Approximate Schedule

10:30 a.m.  
Legislation, Audit and External Affairs Committee -Clara Sperling Sky Room 

(Review Minutes. Presentations for Committee review and information: 91st General Assembly Session Reports -- Gubernatorial Action; Veto Session Update; SURS Pension-Related Legislation; 2000 Session Calendar; IBHE FY2001 Budget Recommendations; Federal Report -- Teacher Certification - Teacher Preparation Initiative; FY2000 Labor, Health & Human Sciences, and Education Funding; Higher Education Reporting Relief Act. Possibly other matters.)

11:30 a.m. 
Public Meeting of the Board of Trustees Convened - Clara Sperling Sky Room 

(Following preliminary matters, including roll call and verification of posting proper Open Meeting Act notice, and announcements, meeting agenda approval, minutes review and approval, and reports of Board Committees and Liaisons, it is expected the Board will approve a motion to close the public meeting to consider matters permitted by §2 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act in Executive Session in the University Suite.)

Undetermined 
Executive Session Working Lunch - University Suite 

Undetermined 
Public Meeting of the Board Reconvened - Clara Sperling Sky Room 

EXPECTED AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 
2. VERIFICATION OF APPROPRIATE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
4. MEETING AGENDA APPROVAL 
5. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 9 AND 17, 1999 
6. REPORTS OF BOARD COMMITTEES AND BOARD LIAISONS 
   a. Executive Committee
   b. Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Personnel Committee
   c. Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee
   d. Legislation, Audit and External Affairs Committee
   e. Illinois Board of Higher Education
   f. University Civil Service Merit Board
   g. Northern Illinois University Foundation 
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
8. PRESIDENT’S REPORT NO. 21 
   (Expected to include presentation of proposals for approval: Division of Continuing Education Services Contracts; FY2001 Tuition Recommendations; Investment and Cash Management Policy; Request for a New Research and Public Service Center; Request by the City of DeKalb for New Easements and a Revision to a Current Lease Agreement; Honorary Degree. For information: Periodic Summary Report of Transactions in Excess of $100,000; Semiannual Progress Report of Active Capital Projects with a Budget over $100,000; Annual Report of Cash and Investments; The Illinois Commitment and 1999 Results Report; National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Athletics Certification; Legislative Report; Summary of Grant and Contract Awards. Possibly other matters.) 
9. CHAIR’S COMMENTS AND REPORT NO. 16 (Expected to include presentation of proposals for approval: Executive Session Minutes Periodic Review and Release; Potential Board of Trustees Meeting Dates for the Year 2000; Collective Bargaining Agreement; Board of Trustees Awards. Possibly other matters.) 
10. OTHER MATTERS 
11. NEXT MEETING DATE 
12. ADJOURNMENT

Notice Prepared by: Board of Trustees Parliamentarian
Time of Posting: At least 48 hours in advance of announced Meeting
Places of Posted Meeting Notice: President’s Office, Lowden Hall 301, and Holmes Student Center Bulletin Board