Section 132M-136-060. Use of college facilities.

(1) The policy of the college is to permit the use of its facilities by responsible organizations or groups on a space available basis except when the use of such facilities is for the purpose of:

(a) Making a profit and is in competition with available privately owned facilities.

(b) Political campaigning by or for candidates who have filed for public office except for student-sponsored activities or forums.

(c) Religious groups, as a permanent meeting place, under any circumstances. Such use shall be intermittent only.

(2) The president may allow persons or organizations other than college faculty, staff, or recognized student organizations use of college facilities when satisfactory arrangements can be worked out and such use does not conflict with the educational programs being offered by the college or with the maintenance and repair programs of the college. Authorization to persons or organizations other than college faculty, staff, or recognized student organizations for use of college facilities is granted with the express understanding and condition that such persons or organizations assume full responsibility for any loss, damage, or claims arising out of such use. The president or his/her designee may require proof of appropriate liability insurance coverage or posting of a bond prior to granting authorization for use of college facilities.

(3) The use of college facilities shall, in all instances, be determined and regulated by the policies of the institution.

(4) Nonprofit organizations such as, but not limited to, those directly concerned with public schools and those sponsored by public schools or affiliated organizations may be allowed reasonable use of college facilities without the payment of a rental fee. However, functions which require college personnel, other support services, or utilities, including heat, thereby resulting in additional costs to the college shall be charged for such costs accordingly.

(5) The college shall permit the use of its facilities to persons, groups, or organizations for such fees as will compensate for the reasonable costs thereof. Additionally, to any organization using college facilities with the intent of realizing a profit therefrom (through charging admission, taking up a collection, or other) rental fees to be determined by the president or his designee shall be charged.

(6) The president shall establish and revise, as circumstances warrant, a schedule of rental and/or other fees consistent with the policy outlined above and shall advise the board thereof. The established fees in effect at any given time shall apply to the facilities covered by the schedule. For those facilities which are not covered in the schedule, the president may determine reasonable fees from the relevant factors or decline them for noncollege use.

(7) Application is made through the office of the president or his designee. When the application is approved, an invoice shall be sent to the applicant by the business office. Full payment of appropriate fees, if any, or satisfactory payment arrangements are required prior to the actual use of the facilities.

(8) Special conditions and considerations for the use of specific college facilities may be set forth in board policies as now or hereafter amended.

(9) College facilities may not be used by groups or organizations which discriminate in their membership or limit participation in a manner inconsistent with the college's commitment to nondiscrimination as set forth in its written policies and rules.

(10) No person or group may use or enter college facilities having in their possession firearms or other weapons, even if licensed to do so, except duly appointed and commissioned law enforcement officers.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. WSR 92-09-009, § 132M-136-060, filed 4/2/92, effective 5/3/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(113) [28B.50.140]. WSR 81-22-076 (Order 81-1, Resolution No. 81-1), § 132M-136-060, filed 11/4/81; Order 15, § 132M-136-060, filed 12/20/72.]

RCW 28B.50.140. WSR 92-09-009, § 132M-136-060, filed 4/2/92, effective 5/3/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(113) [28B.50.140]. WSR 81-22-076 (Order 81-1, Resolution No. 81-1), § 132M-136-060, filed 11/4/81; Order 15, § 132M-136-060, filed 12/20/72.