The Secretary of the University shall assist the Chancellor and the University Committee in the implementation of University governance. The duties of the Secretary include but are not limited to: serving as recording officer for 51ÁÔÆæ Faculty and 51ÁÔÆæ Faculty Senate; conducting Faculty elections; organization of committee membership in accordance with 51ÁÔÆæ Policies and Procedures; organization of commencements; and support of various committees designated by the Chancellor. The Secretary shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the advice of the University Committee. The Secretary shall be a member of the Faculty with the same rights and duties as other members of the Faculty.