The Citadel Board of Visitors

The Citadel Board of Visitors (BOV) is composed of eleven graduates of the college: seven elected by joint vote of the South Carolina General Assembly, three elected by alumni (The Citadel Alumni Association) and one appointed by the governor. All members serve six-year terms. All elected terms begin on the first day of July and end on the last day of June, provided that each incumbent shall be entitled to hold office until his/her successor is duly elected. The Citadel Board of Visitors elects the chair and vice chair for a two-year term, and may be re-elected for a second two-year term; entire service shall not exceed four years.