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MINUTES OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SPECIAL CALLED BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING

January 19, 2006

Members Present:	Members Absent:
Leroy L. Hermes, Chair Michael J. Cemo, Vice Chair Dennis D. Golden, Secretary Morrie K. Abramson Morgan Dunn O’Connor Lynden B. Rose Thad “Bo” Smith Calvin W. Stephens	Raul A. Gonzalez

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The University of Houston System Board of Regents convened in room 220 of the Ezekiel W. Cullen Building, University of Houston at 4800 Calhoun on January 19, 2006. Noting the presence of a quorum, Chairman Hermes called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.

The board recessed for committee meetings at 1:36 p.m.

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Regent O’Connor addressed the assembled meeting participants about Paula Kelleher – saying she was a gentle soul, hardworking, dedicated to her work, brilliant, who provided excellent and great service to the University of Houston System.

Chairman Cemo turned the meeting over to Dr. John Rudley to present the one item to come before the Administration and Finance Committee.

1. Banking and Investment Resolutions for University of Houston System. To maintain the continuity of operational processes during the vacancy of the Treasurer position, Raymond S. Bartlett, is being added as the second authorized person who may affix his facsimile signature to the controlled disbursement, payroll, and imprest accounts within the existing dollar limits.

Regent O’Connor moved approval by the Committee of the item as presented. Regent Abramson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.

Regent O’Connor moved Board approval of all Administration and Finance Committee items as presented. Regent Abramson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT

Regent Hermes announced that the regents consulted with Chancellor/President Jay Gogue and General Counsel, Dona Hamilton, and discussed personnel and real property. No action was taken in Executive Session.

In absence of further business, the Board adjourned at 2:55 p.m.

All documentation submitted to the Board in support of the foregoing action items, including but not limited to “Passed” agenda items and supporting documentation presented to the Board, is incorporated herein and made a part of these minutes for all purposes, however, this does not constitute a waiver of any privileges contained therein.

Others Present:
G. Jay Gogue Grover Campbell Elwyn Lee John Rudley Michael Rierson	Jim Anderson David Bell Jim McShan Janis Newman Raymond Bartlett	Carlos Machado Joe Kotarba Eli Cipriano Averill Buchanan