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This bill modifies the appointment process for several higher education governing boards in Tennessee, primarily shifting some appointment powers from the governor to the speakers of the senate and house of representatives. Specifically, it changes the composition of state university boards and the University of Tennessee board of trustees by reducing the number of members appointed by the governor and adding new appointees from the legislative leadership. For state university boards, the total number of board members increases from 19 to 21, with the governor now appointing 10 public members instead of 12, while the senate and house speakers each get to appoint 2 at-large members. Similarly, for the University of Tennessee board, the composition changes from 10 governor-appointed members to 8 gubernatorial appointments, with the senate and house speakers each appointing 2 members. The bill also establishes new rules for board member terms, residency requirements, and eligibility for reappointment, such as limiting members to two consecutive six-year terms with a four-year break before potential reappointment. These changes aim to diversify board representation and introduce more legislative input into the governance of Tennessee's higher education institutions.

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