The below proposal (published by Gongwer News Service) by a Michigan legislator is an interesting proposal and worth some debate, discussion and consideration. This would be a start toward the legislature paying a lot more to what decisions are made at public universities by board members.
Runestad Bill Would Require University Reporting Of Legal Settlements
Legislation set to be officially introduced next week would require the state's public universities and colleges to report legal fees to the Legislature.
Rep. Jim Runestad's (R-White Lake) upcoming bill would require of all costs incurred with any civil or criminal case, filed or anticipated, against the university or any of its officials, agents or employees, a statement said.
Those fees would include legal settlements, attorney fees, witness or other fees and court costs.
"Current events have shown the necessity of requiring information from universities on their expenditures pertaining to lawsuits," Mr. Runestad said. "Without legislative oversight universities have demonstrated they are emboldened to violate free speech rights of students as well as potentially abuse the public trust."
From Gongwer News Service, 1.29.18