The Council of Business Officers (COBO) consists of the chief business officer of each state university.
The Board's Vice President for Finance and Administration serves as an ex officio member. As an advisory body to the Council of Presidents, COBO meets periodically to address issues of systemwide concern relative to the administration and financing of the universities. Attorneys on contract with the Kansas Development Finance Authority conduct annual bond disclosure training sessions for staff serving on bond disclosure committees at the campuses to stay up to date on federal regulatory changes. Institutions with bonded indebtedness must review this topic on a recurring basis to conform with Securities Exchange Commission standards for participation in the municipal bond market.
Although established in Board policy, the System Council of Chief Business Officers (SCOBO), has not met for several years. The Kansas Association of Community College Business Officers (KACCBO) meets periodically to address issues of common concern among the colleges and to hear updates from Board of Regents’ staff. If there is interest on the part of the institutions, SCOBO will be reconvened.
For more information about the Councils and Committees of the Kansas Board of Regents, please contact us.