Policy Statement:

1. The District Board of Trustees has the ultimate responsibility for adopting policy for the operations of the College. The process of formulating policy, however, is the shared responsibility of the District Board of Trustees, the faculty, and the administration of the College. It is the policy of the District Board of Trustees to comply with relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations at all times. Any policy, regulation, rule, or procedure found to be in conflict with a state or federal law, rule or regulation shall be null and void to the extent of the conflict. Accordingly:
   
2. Division of Responsibility: The governance activities of the College shall maintain a clear distinction between:
   

   1. strategic, governing policies, which are the responsibility of the District Board of Trustees, subject to relevant local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, to which all other policies and procedures must conform,
   2. administrative rules, plans, and procedures for employees to follow in implementing College governing policies, which are the responsibility of the president, subject to B.1. and
   3. specific tactical operating plans and procedures adopted by the various sectors of the College, which are the responsibility of various operating units, structures, or positions designated by the president, subject to B.1. and B.2.
      
3. Policies adopted by The District Board of Trustees shall be subject to regular and continuous review for relevance, clarity, and appropriateness.

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History:

Replaced former Policies 6Hx28:01-00, 6Hx28:02-00, 6Hx28:02-01, 6Hx28:02-02, 6Hx28:02-03, 6Hx28:02-05, 6Hx28:04-01 and 6H28:04-02: 11-20-01; Formerly 6Hx28:01-08