TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees approved a five-year contract Friday for their presidential-elect, Marva Johnson.

Eight trustees voted in favor of the contract, which includes a salary of $650,000. The salary is $100,000 less than Johnson’s minimum salary request, Board Chair Kristin Harper revealed moments after eight trustees voted to select Johnson as their presidential pick three weeks ago.

However, the contract includes retention bonuses and performance incentives.

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A copy of the contract proposed earlier this week also revealed that her official start date would be August 1 if she’s confirmed to serve the presidential role by the Florida Board of Governors.

The contract also goes on to state that the president-elect

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