a. The Department Chair initiates and justifies departmental resources and budget requests and recommends these to the Dean. b. The Department Chair manages and monitors departmental budgets. c. The Department Chair facilitates access to, and inventory of equipment and facilities assigned to the department. d. The Department Chair authorizes the distribution of keys to faculty and staff. 5. Miscellaneous Issues a. Other duties may be assigned as agreed upon in writing by the Dean and the Department Chair. Any additional duties that are significant enough to require additional compensation will be agreed upon between the Dean and the Department Chair. b. When a Department Chair is off contract, the Dean or their designee will assume responsibility for Department Chair duties. If such duties require the Department Chair’s determination per this contract, additional plus days may be provided so the chair can complete those duties. c. When a Department Chair is off contract, the Dean will include the department Chair and faculty on decisions critical to the department. d. If sabbatical is granted and accepted, a faculty member serving in the Chair position must resign the Chair position. 10.4 Accountability 1. The Department Chair is accountable to the appropriate Dean and Vice President for all of the responsibilities outlined in Article 8.3. 2. Department Chairs are available during high traffic times, excluding classroom time, 2022-2025 TMCC-NFA Contract Article 10 Page 44
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