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Individual Board Member's Authority and Responsibilities
INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBER'S AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES An individual Board member exercises the authority and responsibility of his/her position only when the Board is in legal session. A Board member has the authority to act in the name of the Board when explicitly authorized by a specific Board motion. When authorized to act as the district's designated representative in collective bargaining, a Board member may make and accept proposals in bargaining subject to subsequent approval by the full Board. A Board member has the right to express personal opinions. When expressing such opinions in public, the Board member must clearly identify the opinions as his/her own. Members shall be knowledgeable of information requested through Board action, supplied by the President and gained through professional Board activities. Members of the Board shall adhere to the following in carrying out the responsibilities of membership: Request for Information Any individual Board member who desires creation of a written report or survey prepared by the administrative staff or desires services or assistance from college employees shall make such a request to the Board Chair and President. A copy of the material shall be distributed to each member of the Board. Requests for the generation of reports or information that require substantial additional expense to the district must be submitted to the Board for consideration. Requests for Legal Opinions Any Board member may request a legal opinion. Such request, however, shall be made through the Board Chair to the President. If the legal opinion sought involves the President's employment or performance, the request shall be made to the Board Chair. Legal counsel is responsible to the Board. Action on Complaints or Requests Made to Board Members When Board members receive complaints or requests for action from staff, students or members of the public, such information is to be conveyed to the President for action. Individual Board members shall be informed about the district's educational program, may visit classes or other facilities to gain information and may request information from the President. Board members shall coordinate all visits to the college through the President's office. Board members shall not intervene in the administration of the district. Contracts or Agreements Made By Individual Board Members Contracts or agreements made by individual Board members without the Board's authority are invalid. END OF POLICY Legal Reference:
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