Budget Planning Council

Charge

Co-chaired by the Executive Vice President and Provost (EVPP) and the Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA), the Budget Planning Council is an advisory body that is a key component of the established governance mechanisms of Ohio University.

The Budget Planning Council is charged with serving an advisory role to the President regarding current and multi-year budget issues, and long-term financial policies. The co-chairs communicate the Budget Planning Council's advisory recommendations to the president.

The duties and responsibilities of the Budget Planning Council include the following:

Serve as representatives of the entire University community while communicating to and providing feedback from their respective constituent groups.
Providing input to the President about the general assumptions and principles leading to the construction of the University budget.
Provide input on institutional budget policy and financial planning issues that impact the long-term health of the institution.

Membership

Executive Vice President and Provost (EVPP) – co-chair

Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA) co-chair

Two Deans (staggered two-year terms)

Two Department Chairs / School Directors (staggered two-year terms)

Two at-large Faculty (staggered two-year terms)

Faculty Senate Chair or Representative (while in position)

Faculty Senate Vice Chair (while in position)

Faculty Senate Finance and Facilities Chair (while in position)

Administrative Senate Chair or Representative (two -year term)

President’s Council Representative (two -year term)

Undergraduate Student Senate President or Representative (one-year term)