The Board of Visitors shall be vested with all the rights and powers conferred by the provisions of this chapter insofar as the same are not inconsistent with the laws of the Commonwealth. The Board shall appoint all professors, teachers, and agents and fix their salaries and generally direct the affairs of the University.
Term
Four years; no more than two full successive terms
Composition
The Board shall consist of fifteen members appointed by the Governor, of whom at least three shall be alumni of the University and at least ten shall be residents of the Commonwealth. The alumni association of the University may submit to the Governor a list of three nominees for each vacancy on the board, whether the vacancy occurs by expiration of a term or otherwise. The Governor may appoint a member from the list of nominees.
