The District shall be governed in accordance with written policies adopted by a majority of the Board. Policies and policy amendments may be initiated by the College President, Board members, faculty, employees, or community citizens, but generally shall be recommended for the Board’s consideration by the College President.
The Board shall have the sole right to adopt policies. The College President may issue regulations purely of a procedural nature to carry out Board policies; however, no ancillary documents shall be binding on the District without the prior authorization of and approval by the Board.
Through the adoption of these policies, all previously adopted policies are repealed and of no force or effect if in conflict with these policies. Any amendment of or addition to these policies shall repeal any policies in conflict with it.
Proposed policies or amendments introduced and recommended to the Board at one meeting shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Board unless otherwise specified by the Board.
When action is urgently required in an area not covered by Board policy, the College President shall have the power to act. The College President shall inform the Board promptly of such action, which shall be subject to review by the Board at its discretion.
The Board shall designate one copy of the policy manual as the official policy manual of the District. The official copy shall be kept in the College President’s office, and the President or designee shall be responsible for its accuracy and currency. If discrepancies occur between different copies of the manual distributed throughout the District, the version contained in the official policy manual shall be regarded as authoritative.
No policy or regulation nor any portion thereof shall be operative if it is found to be in conflict with applicable law.
Approved: 01-24-18