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About the Board
The Board of Visitors (BOV) is the governing body for William & Mary. The Governor of Virginia appoints individuals to serve four-year terms in the service of the university.
The 17 members of the Board of Visitors gather in Williamsburg several times each year to discuss matters of long-term planning and budget for William & Mary. The Board of Visitors meets on the William & Mary campus and regularly engages the campus community through its eight committees, and the alumni community through participation at annual and special events.