Executive Council met at 11 a.m. at 611 Allen Hall. Present were Dr. Peter Rabideau, presiding, Dr. Sandra Harpole, J. R. Love, Dr. Bill Kibler, Bob Williams, Ray Hayes, Larry Templeton, Juli Rester, Charles Guest, Don Zant, Carson Cook, Joe Farris, Maridith Geuder, and Mike Rackley.

Ms. Geuder and Mr. Rackley presented for review a proposed revision of Operating Policy 01.13, Policy on World Wide Web Pages. The revised policy would establish categories for official and non-official web pages, with non-official pages consisting of those stored on university computers or using the university's Internet domain name, and created or maintained by individuals or student, staff or faculty organizations, except those such as the Student Association, Staff Council, and Faculty Senate that are part of the university governance process. Non official pages would be required to carry a statement that the views and opinions presented represent those of the individual or organization, and have not been reviewed or approved by Mississippi State. Following a period for comment by council members, the proposed policy revision will be forwarded to the president for action.

Mr. Hayes and Mr. Rackley presented for consideration a proposed revision of Operating Policy 01.15, Wireless Communications Devices and Plans. The revisions would bring university policy into accord with new state law on wireless devices and plans. Under the revised policy, cell phones and other wireless communication devices may be issued only to employees with a demonstrated university business need, approved through administrative channels to include the president or his designee, and must be used only for university business for both incoming and outgoing communications. The employee and supervisor are to review and sign detailed monthly billing reports confirming compliance with policy. Following a short period for comment, to allow implementation in time to meet requirements of the law, the proposed policy revision will be forwarded to the president for action. [The revised policy was approved on Aug. 9, 2006, and is on line at http://www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/.]

Mr. Guest presented for consideration a proposed revision of Operating Policy and Procedure OP 06.03, Trademark Licensing. The policy reflects the contractual arrangement entered earlier this year with Licensing Resource Group to assist in managing and marketing the trademark licensing program, and eliminates the university Licensing and Royalty Committee. Following a period for comment by council members, the proposed policy revision will be forwarded to the president for action. [The revised policy was approved on Aug. 21, 2006, and is on line at http://www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/.]

Dr. Kibler presented for consideration a proposed revision of Operating Policy and Procedure OP 91.307, Traffic Rules and Regulations. The revised policy would stipulate that employees may purchase only one staff decal. [The revised policy was approved on Aug. 7, 2006, and is on line at http://www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/.]

Mr. Cook presented for second reading a proposed revision of Operating Policy and Procedure OP 03.03, Harassment Policy and Procedures. The council recommended approval. [The revised policy was approved on Aug. 11, 2006, and is on line at http://www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/, along with the previous version of the policy.]

The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.