Governance Document of The University Of Massachusetts Worcester

Article VII: Amendment

The Faculty Council and Executive Council shall periodically review the Governance Document at a minimum of every five years. Amendments to this document shall require approval by two-thirds vote of both the Faculty Council and the Executive Council. If approved by both Councils, the proposed amendment shall be submitted to the Faculty-at-large for a simple majority vote for or against its acceptance. If voted favorably, the proposed amendment shall be transmitted for consideration and potential approval according to the procedures outlined in T73-098 (as amended).

No amendments to this document shall become effective without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to alter, amend, or revoke the foregoing documents in part or in whole at any time.