# Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-1a: Sec. 10a-1a. Board of Regents for Higher Education

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## Section

- **Citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-1a
- **Heading:** Sec. 10a-1a. Board of Regents for Higher Education
- **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185 / Section 10a-1a

## Text

(b) The initial members of the Board of Regents for Higher Education may begin service immediately upon appointment without regard to section 4-19 , but shall not serve past the sixth Wednesday of the next regular session of the General Assembly unless qualified in the manner provided in said section. Thereafter, all appointments shall be made with the advice and consent of the General Assembly, in the manner provided in section 4-19 . Any vacancy in the Board of Regents for Higher Education shall be filled in the manner provided in section 4-19 .

(c) The Governor shall appoint the chairperson of the board, who shall serve for a term of three years. The board shall elect from its members a vice-chairperson and such other officers as it deems necessary. Vacancies among any officers shall be filled within thirty days following the occurrence of such vacancy in the same manner as the original selection. Said board shall establish policies and adopt bylaws to govern its procedures and shall appoint such committees and advisory boards as may be convenient or necessary in the transaction of its business.

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