Understand that the Board sets the standards for the college through Board policy. Board members do not manage the college on a day-to-day basis;
Understand that the Board makes decisions as a team. Individual Board members may not commit the Board to any action nor direct staff;
Respect the right of other Board members to have opinions and ideas which differ;
Recognize that decisions are made by a majority vote and should be supported by all Board members;
Make decisions only after the facts are presented and discussed;
Refer problems or complaints to the President;
Recognize that the Board must comply with the Public Meetings Law and only has authority to make decisions at official Board meetings;
Insist that all Board and college business is ethical and honest;
Be open, fair and honest, harboring no hidden agendas;
Understand that confidential information cannot be divulged;
Recognize that the President is the Board's advisor and shall be present at all meetings, except when excused or the Board is considering the President's evaluation, contract or salary;
Take action only after hearing the President's recommendations;
Refuse to use the position for personal or family gain or prestige. Announce conflicts of interest before Board action is taken;
Refuse to bring personal problems into Board considerations;
Give the staff the respect and consideration due skilled, professional employees;
Direct personal criticism of college operations to the President or the Board;
Respect the right of the public to attend and be heard at Board meetings; and
Respect the right of the public to be informed about college decisions and operations.
