February 16, 1998
SUBJECT: Housekeeping Policy Revisions to Policies B-4, Section 3.2, Board of Trustees Bylaws; C-3, Duties and Responsibilities, College President; C-11, Routine Real-Estate Items
PROPOSED ACTION
That the Board of Trustees adopt the proposed revisions to Policies B-4, Board of Trustees Bylaws; C-3, Duties and Responsibilities, College President; C-11, Routine Real-Estate Items, after any desired amendments.
RELATED BOARD POLICY OR PLANNING PRIORITY (Directive/Goal/Action Plan)
This item is consistent with Board Policy, B-1, Board Policy Principles, and B-2, Duties and Responsibilities, Board of Trustees.
RATIONALE
The proposed policy revisions are minor changes to clarify the intent of the policy or to conform with current practice.
BUDGETARY CONSIDERATION
RESOURCE PERSONNEL
Carol Nasworthy, Chair, Board of Trustees
Hunter Ellinger, Board Member
Richard Fonte, President
ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Policies
College Policies
Proposed changes shown in bold and strikethrough text.
B-4, 3.2. (Board meeting agendas) BOARD OF TRUSTEES BYLAWS
3.2 The College President shall develop proposed agendas for Board meetings in accordance with priorities set by the Board, and shall cause all required legal postings of Board meetings. Subjects for meetings shall also be placed on agendas as requested by any Trustee, provided that the request is made at least 8 days prior to the meeting. The College President shall cause all Trustees to be sent the agenda and all supporting materials at least 6 days 5 days before the meeting. Only subjects on the agenda shall be considered at a meeting.
College Policies
Current Policy with Proposed changes shown in bold and strikethrough text.
C-3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, COLLEGE PRESIDENT
Within the framework of policies adopted by the Board, the College President exercises broad authority in carrying out responsibilities of the position. The College President performs the following functions:
[1] Acts as executive officer for the Board of Trustees.
[2] Implements Board Policy.
[3] Recommends policy to the Board.
[4] Provides for the administrative organization of the College.
[5] Provides the Board with a flow of information regarding the College and its needs.
[6] Reports promptly the appointment of College employees.
[7] Prepares and submits an annual budget to the Board and makes recommendations to the Board for budget changes; implements the College budget as approved and amended.
[8] Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and periodic revision of plans for the development of the Austin Community College District.
[9] Makes recommendations to the Board for the adoption of instructional programs and other educational and community services.
[10] Reviews the educational program on a continuing basis and effects changes that will improve the quality and scope of services offered.
[11] Represents the College, in cooperation with the Board and staff, to the community.
[12] Influences the development of local, state, and national educational policies.
[13] Oversees all reports required by local, state, and federal agencies.
[14] Prepares agendas for board meetings and maintains a record of the proceedings.
[15] Chairs and provides leadership to the College Cabinet.
[16] Develops and implements procedures which are necessary for effective College operations.
[17] Maintains the orderly functioning of the College and takes whatever action as may be necessary to prevent any interference with such orderly operation of the College.
College Policies
Current Policy with Proposed changes shown in bold and strikethrough text.
C-11. ROUTINE REAL-ESTATE ITEMS
The President of the College is authorized to approve and sign on behalf of the College, easements, covenants, restrictions, and other agreements regarding real property owned or leased by the College. This authorization does not extend to the purchase or sale of fee simple interest in real property. The President shall report annually to the Board of Trustees the nature of the agreements entered into on behalf of the college.