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Principle Fellows Commission. Chairman Ruffin reported that Mr. Reaves had accepted

appointment as a member of the Principle Fellows Commission, effective immediately.

The chairman announced the following upcoming events:

March 18-21, 2000, Association of Governing Boards National Conference on
Trusteeship, New Orleans, LA

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April 20, 2000, Installation of Chancellor James Renick, North Carolina A&T State
University

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Mr. Wilson commented on the efficiency of the one-day meetings and urged

Chairman Ruffin and President Broad to consider planning more of them in the future.

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On motion of Mrs. Britt, seconded by Mr. Wilson, the board voted to convene in

closed session pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Sections 143-318.11(a)(5) and

143-318.11(a)(6).

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CLOSED SESSION

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF CLOSED SESSION

In accordance with procedures established to comply with the Open Meetings

Law, the closed session minutes for February 11, 2000, were presented for review and approval.

On motion of Mr. Broadwell, seconded by Mrs. Marvin, the minutes were approved as

presented.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCE

Lease of Space – North Carolina State University

Mr. Wilson presented a request from North Carolina State University for authority

to lease office space for the Computer Science Department. On behalf of the committee, he

moved that the request be approved and transmitted to the Council of State for final action.

Mr. Warwick seconded the motion and it carried.