The Charter of the Faculty Senate establishes the mission of the organization, as well as the basic framework for the structure of the membership and leadership, and it provides the process for amendment of the organizational structure going forward.

A university is a community of scholars engaged in the free discussion, research and dissemination of ideas and knowledge. To the end that the governing of this university shall embody the full freedom of discussion, participation and examination of ideas by faculty, students and administrators in the search for truth, the administration and the faculty of the University of North Texas hereby establish and promulgate this Charter of the Faculty Senate of the University of North Texas.

06.048 Charter of the Faculty Senate of the University of North Texas