Sec. 135.27.  SYSTEM CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE;  EXECUTIVE OFFICER.  (a)  The central administration office of the system shall provide oversight and coordination of the activities of each component of the system.
(b)  The board shall appoint an executive officer of the system and determine the executive officer's term of office, salary, and duties.
(c)  The executive officer shall recommend a plan for the organization of the system and the appointment of an executive officer for each campus of the system.
(d)  The executive officer of the system is responsible to the board for the general management and success of the system, and the board shall cooperate with the executive officer to carry out that responsibility.
(e)  In addition to other powers and duties provided by this code or other law, the central administration office of the system shall recommend necessary policies and rules to the governing board of the system to ensure conformity with all laws and rules and to provide uniformity in data collection and financial reporting procedures.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 464, Sec. 8, eff. June 14, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 287, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.