The board of governors shall consist of not less than 21 nor more than 30 members, including the president of the college, who shall be ex officio without vote, three alumni trustees nominated by the alumni association, three county residents, who are not freeholders, nominated by the board of chosen freeholders, and, at its option, one freeholder nominated by the board of chosen freeholders from among its members. The board of governors shall have the authority to appoint all other members. The members of the present board of trustees serving on the effective date of this act shall continue to serve the college as members of the board of governors for the remainder of their present terms of office. Except for the president of the college, who shall serve as a member only during his term of office, a member shall serve for a term of 3 years beginning July 1 of any year and expiring on June 30, 3 years thereafter or for the remainder of the unexpired term to which he may be elected. Terms of office shall be arranged so that one-third of the terms expire in each calendar year. No two alumni trustees shall serve terms expiring in the same year. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses.

L.1982, c. 42, s. 5, eff. July 1, 1982.