Board of Regents

The Board of Regents consists of five regents, one of whom is a member of the student body of the University, no more than three of whom are of the same political party at the time of their appointment, and four of whom are qualified electors of the State of New Mexico.

Appointment of the nonstudent members is for six years and until the regent's successor is appointed and has duly qualified.

Powers of the Board

The Board has complete power and control over the University. The powers of the Board include the following powers that the Legislature has expressly given to the Board: to sue, to make contracts, to hire the president and determine his compensation, to determine what shall be taught and the faculty to be employed and their compensation. The title to all property belonging to the University is vested in the Board.

Duties and Functions. Under its broad responsibility for the management and control of the University, the Board has many specific duties and functions. Its power to control, manage, and govern the institution necessarily includes exercise of wide discretion, including discretion in what actions it takes directly and in what authority it delegates to individuals and groups within the University.