The University of Texas System
Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents
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Rule: 20206
Title
Intercollegiate Athletics
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Rule and Regulation
Sec. 1
Board Oversight. The Board provides oversight and broad policy
guidelines for the budget, operation activities, and intercollegiate
athletics program in a manner consistent with the operation of other
units of the U. T. System.
Sec. 2
Delegation of Authority. The president of the institution is assigned
ultimate responsibility and authority for the operation, fiscal integrity,
and personnel of the institution’s athletics program, including
appointment and supervision of the athletics director(s). Each president
is also responsible for ensuring that the institution’s athletics program is
in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and that the
mission, values, and goals of the athletics program are compatible with
those of the institution.
Definitions
None
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Relevant Federal and State Statutes
None
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Relevant System Policies, Procedures, and Forms
Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Rule 10501 – Delegation to Act on Behalf of the
Board
Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Rule 30103 – Standards of Conduct
Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Rule 30104 – Conflict of Interest, Conflict of
Commitment, and Outside Activities
Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Rule 80104 – Use of Facilities
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Who Should Know
Chancellor
Deputy Chancellor
Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
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The University of Texas System
Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents
Rule: 20206
Vice Chancellor and General Counsel
Presidents
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System Administration Office(s) Responsible for Rule
Office of the Board of Regents
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Dates Approved or Amended
Editorial amendment to Number 6 made July 13, 2015
Editorial amendment to Number 5 made September 10, 2012
May 13, 2010
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Contact Information
Questions or comments regarding this Rule should be directed to:
 bor@utsystem.edu
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