The Executive Council held its monthly meeting in Lee Hall at 1:30 p.m. Present were Dr. David Shaw, presiding, Dr. Tracey Baham, Dr. Jason Barrett, Ms. Rachel Carpenter, Ms. Leslie Corey, Ms. Lesia Ervin, Mr. Eric George, Mr. Brandon Jolly, Dr. Julie Jordan, Mr. Steve Parrott, Mr. John Rush, Ms. Anna Sparks, Mr. Don Zant, and Mr. Jim Laird.

Dr. Keith Coble was unable to attend, but he approved the policies on the agenda via email vote.

Dr. Jordan presented:

-- OP 80.12: Distribution of Recovered Facilities and Administrative Costs. This update clarifies the policy as it relates to the FA rate for U.S. Department of Defense contracts. Council members voted to approve.

Dr. Shaw presented:

-- AOP 12.12: Credit and Grades. This update adds new language to the policy that allows the development and implementation of minimum competency requirements in a course. Council members voted to approve.

-- OP 60.322: Administrative Closing Compensation. This update clarifies operational guidance and compensation for non-exempt (support staff) designated employees required to work during an administrative closing or a transition to remote operations. Council members voted to approve.

-- OP 60.324: Flexible Work (Flexwork) Arrangements. This new policy addresses options, eligibility, responsibilities, expectations, the approval process, and other details and guidelines related to flexible working arrangements — “flexwork” — for employees. Council members voted to approve.

Mr. Zant presented:

-- OP 95:501: Traffic and Parking Rules and Regulations. This update streamlines the policy, clarifies the classification of vehicles, and now allows a student to move a parking permit to a different registered vehicle as outlined in the policy. Council members voted to approve.

On behalf of Director of Athletics John Cohen, Mr. George presented a policy for rescission:

-- OP 05.01: Post Season Play Salary Supplements. In order to provide more needed flexibility, the Athletics Department will handle post-season play salary supplements with an internal, departmental policy. This decision was based on a recommendation from the Office of General Counsel. Due to the change, OP 05.01 is no longer needed. Council members voted to approve the rescission.