Section 132C-104-002. Name, composition and powers of the board of trustees.

(1) Name: The name of the governing board of Washington Community College District No. 3, shall be "the board of trustees of Olympic Community College." The terms "the board of trustees of Olympic Community College," "the board of trustees," or "board" are used interchangeably throughout this title.

(2) Composition and powers: The composition and powers of the board of trustees are those set forth in chapter 28B.50 RCW.

(3) Bylaws: The board shall by resolution adopt such bylaws for its own governance and for the governance of the college as the board shall from time to time determine in accordance with RCW 28B.50.100 and other applicable law.

(4) Amendments: The bylaws adopted by the board may be amended or repealed at any meeting in whole or in part by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the board.

(5) Policies and rules: Rules and policies are promulgated by the board of trustees of Community College District No. 3 as general policies of Olympic College. Requests for adoption, repeal, or amendment of a college rule may be addressed to the rules coordinator for the college.

(6) Exercise of powers: The board and its committees shall act only at meetings called as provided by applicable law and the board bylaws. All matters coming before the board shall be determined by the majority vote of not less than three of its members present, the members present being not less than a quorum. The member of the board who is presiding at a meeting shall be entitled to make motions, second motions, vote, and otherwise participate in the meeting to the same extent as the other members of the board.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 09-04-025, § 132C-104-002, filed 1/28/09, effective 2/28/09.]

Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 09-04-025, § 132C-104-002, filed 1/28/09, effective 2/28/09.