1. Role/Purpose

The Board of Directors serves as the highest decision-making body of Guangzhou College of Applied Science and Technology. Its primary role is to implement the principle of the president responsibility system under the leadership of the Board of Directors, ensuring the college's adherence to the socialist orientation in running the school, and committing to the sustainable, stable, and healthy development of the college. It exercises decision-making power in accordance with the law and the college's articles of association, guiding the college's overall development and major affairs.

2. Term of Office

Directors are elected for a term of four years. At the end of each term, they are eligible for re-election, allowing for the potential of consecutive terms to maintain continuity and stability in the board's operations.

3. Members

The board of directors consists of 7 members, including:

- Chairperson & Legal Representative

- President

- Secretary of the Party Committee

- Representatives of the Sponsor

- Representatives of Faculty and Staff

Note: The president and secretary of the Party Committee, once formally appointed, automatically become members of the board. Their membership ceases automatically upon their formal departure from their respective positions. At least one-third of the directors should have more than five years of experience in education and teaching management.

4. Roles and Responsibilities

The Board of Directors is responsible for the following affairs:

(1) Formulate the college's development plans and approve the annual work plan to guide the college's long-term and short-term goals.

(2) Raise funds for the college's operation and approve the annual financial budget to ensure the financial stability and proper resource allocation.

(3) Make decisions on the establishment, modification, or dissolution of important management organizations within the college to adapt to the changing needs of the college.

(4) Approve the internal management system of the college to ensure efficient and standardized management.

(5) Amend the college's articles of association and the board's articles of association in accordance with the prescribed procedures to keep up with the development and legal requirements.

(6) Decide on the separation, merger, or termination of the college, which are major strategic decisions affecting the college's existence and future.

(7) Appoint or dismiss the president of the college based on proper nomination and evaluation processes to ensure strong leadership.

(8) Determine the faculty and staff quota and salary standards to attract and retain high-quality personnel and maintain a reasonable compensation structure.

(9) Handle other major matters that require the board's decision-making, ensuring that all significant issues are properly addressed.

5. Meeting

(1) Frequency and Convening: The Board of Directors shall hold at least one regular meeting every year. A temporary meeting can be convened when the chairman deems it necessary, when more than one-third of the directors propose it, or when there are major issues requiring board decision-making.

(2) Notice: Directors should be informed of the time, place, and content of the board meeting at least 5 days in advance to allow sufficient preparation.

(3) Quorum and Voting: A board meeting can only be held when more than two-thirds of the directors are present. Each director has one vote, and decisions are made by a majority vote of the attending directors. For major decisions, such as those related to the college's development direction, separation, merger, termination, amendment of the articles of association, appointment or dismissal of the president, and approval of the budget and final accounts, a two-thirds majority of all directors is required to ensure careful consideration and broad consensus.

(4) Proxy Attendance: If a director is unable to attend a meeting for any reason, they may entrust another director in writing to attend on their behalf, with the proxy specifying the scope of authority.

(5) Minutes and Accountability: The minutes of the board meeting must be signed by the directors present. Directors are responsible for the resolutions passed at the meeting, and the minutes shall be filed and kept by the person designated by the chairman for future reference and accountability.

6. Amendment, Modification or Change

The terms of reference of the Board of Directors can be amended, modified, or changed in writing. Such changes require consultation and approval by the board members. The process should follow the procedures stipulated in the college's articles of association to ensure proper governance and due consideration of all stakeholders' interests.