COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KRHD) — The search for Texas A&M University's interim president began Friday as the system's Board of Regents met to discuss the transition following President Mark Welsh's resignation a week ago.

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Board Chairman Robert Albritton led the special meeting, where regents had some business to iron out with Welsh's departure.

"Item 1 is the authorization to negotiate and execute a separation agreement with Mark A. Welsh III," Albritton said during the meeting.

The regents approved the item, moving the university closer to finalizing Welsh's departure and beginning the search for interim leadership.

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