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Date Posted: 08/19/03 10:00am
Author: Peter
Author Host/IP: 198.81.26.136
Subject: Re: No on Baker
In reply to: BMF 's message, "No on Baker" on 08/19/03 12:22am

Probably not...., Baker may sit on the board when it comes to doling out the money for student projects, etc. But, I do believe he can influence the Foundation significantly for the good of the university.
Specifically, when it comes to intercollegiate sport programs.

Go POLY!!!!



>Well, Baker probably does have ultimate say in the
>Foundation resources. However, the Foundation has a
>Board of Directors... a governing body. Probably each
>appointed by Baker... and perhaps Baker himself sits
>on the Foundation Board. Not really certain. But, I
>am sure Baker does not wave a waund and decide rather
>whimsically what to do with all those free dollars
>that the Foundation is generating... Instead, I would
>think the Foundation is guided by annual goals and
>objectives... and perhaps a 3-5 year financial plan.
>Decision making is largely left to this Board. ...,
>and given the need to respect such a Board and retain
>their expertise, I doubt Baker rolls in and says this
>is how it's going to be without facts or intelligent
>discussion.
>
>
>>President Baker, as far as I know, has the authority
>>to delegate Foundation money when and if he feels it
>>is necessary.
>>

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