(1) The University president may recommend to the University of North Florida Board of Trustees that an organization meeting the requirements of Section 1004.28(1)(a), F.S., become a direct support organization. Upon approval by the board, a direct support organization shall be considered to be certified and authorized to use the property, facilities and personal services of the University to the extent to be set forth in an agreement between the board and the organization.

(2) Operating budgets of direct support organizations shall be prepared at least annually, approved by the organization’s governing board of directors and recommended by the University president to the University board for review.

(3) Proposed changes to the approved budget which would require a commitment of University resources shall be reviewed and approved quarterly by the president or designee, who shall be a vice president of the university or other senior officer of the University reporting directly to the president.

(4) Direct support organizations shall provide for an annual audit and management letter, as prescribed by applicable law and rules, which shall be forwarded to the University board for review and oversight.

(5) The University president may request that the board decertify a direct support organization if the president determines that the organization is no longer serving the best interest of the university. The request for desertification shall include a plan for disposition of the direct support organization’s assets and liabilities.

Specific Authority: 1001.74(4), 1004.28, FS
Law Implemented 1004.28(2)(b), 1001.74(37) FS.
Formerly 9.8003.

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