- Has the power to convene the Board, Board Executive Committee, and Council
- Leads the Board of Directors and directs all its meetings
- Is the only member authorized to communicate on behalf of the Board to all other organizations (except where otherwise authorized)
- Meets with representatives from the University including the President
- Liaises between the Board and its employees
- Supervises the Chief Executive Officer
- Ensures deliberations are timely, fair, focused, and orderly
- Is a member of all Board and Council committees
- Is a signing officer