The founding partners have sought to establish a governance framework that benefits from successful models of other non-profit, community-funded projects. It has two parts:

• Executive Committee
• Strategic Advisory Board

Board of Governors Elections

At the 2011 Constitutional Convention (see below), the partners passed a ballot proposal to establish a new governance structure, composed of a 12-member Board of Governors and an Executive Committee. The process of forming the new Board is underway and the Board is planned to be in place in mid-April, 2012. See information about Elections to the Board and the Board of Governors charge.

Constitutional Convention

Finances

The budget of HathiTrust is currently a separately maintained budget, held within the University of Michigan budget system and managed by the Executive Committee. Some additional financial components of the operation are represented by commitments in kind by participating members. The University Library’s financial procedures are subject to audits by the University of Michigan Office of University Audits.

Succession Plan

HathiTrust is funded in large part by the University of Michigan and Indiana University, with significant support from partnering institutions.The initial phase of HathiTrust is a five-year effort, begun in January 2008. The formal review of governance and sustainability to take place in 2011 will provide HathiTrust an opportunity to develop appropriate plans (e.g., succession) if necessary.