According to the Code of the UNC Board of Governors, which oversees the UNC System, the Board of Trustees "shall promote the sound development of its institution within the functions prescribed for it, helping it to serve the people of the state in a way that will complement the activities of the other institutions and aiding it to perform at a high level of excellence in every area of endeavor.
"Each board of trustees shall serve as an advisor to the board of governors on matters pertaining to its institution and shall also serve as advisor to the chancellor concerning the management and development of the institution."
For more information about the responsibilities of the BOT, see The Code and UNC Policy Manual, especially Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations of Board Members.
