The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) District Board of Education, as duly elected representatives of the people, will, pursuant to the statutes of Oregon and consistent with the rules of the State Board of Education, have complete charge and control of all activities and programs of the district including its property, personnel and finances. It is the legal responsibility of the Board of Education to prepare and adopt an annual budget in compliance with the Oregon budget law and statutes relating to the Multnomah Tax Supervision and Conservation Commission; to approve expenditure of funds; to establish, maintain and control the conduct and operation of College buildings, both for College purposes and for outside activities; to employ staff, to approve new programs and degrees; and to adopt policy which governs the College.

The Board of Education will determine selection procedures for the position of the College president in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Additionally, the president’s job performance will be evaluated formally on an annual basis.

END OF POLICY

Legal Reference:

ORS 341.125
ORS 341.275
ORS 341.287
ORS 341.290
ORS 341.326
ORS 341.335

Article VIII, Section 3, Oregon Constitution