WAC 132I-140-130   Application procedures.  (1) At least seven college working days prior to date of intended use of any college facility, an authorized representative of the requesting organization must submit proper and complete written application on a "use of facility" form which may be obtained through the college's office of community services. A single application may be sufficient for a series of meetings by an organization unless those meetings vary significantly in some substantive way; then separate applications will be required.

     (2) Upon approval of the application, an authorized representative of the using organization shall sign the rental agreement. By affixing a signature as representing the using organization, the signatory specifies he or she has authority to enter into agreement on behalf of the organization and if the organization fails to pay the amount due, the signatory becomes responsible for all charges which may include interest payment for overdue accounts as specified on the rental form but not less than one percent per month.

     (3) Large events, events requiring expenditures on the part of the college, or where significant areas are made available to the renter; a minimum of up to fifty percent advance deposit may be required at the time of application.

     (4) The college reserves the right to make pricing changes without prior written notice.

     (5) Use of a facility is limited to the facilities specified on the agreement.

     (6) The priorities for facility use place primary emphasis on regular college events and activities. The board of trustees reserves the right to cancel any permit and refund any payments for use of college facilities and equipment if the groups use of college facilities and/or equipment would violate any federal, state, local, or school law, regulation, or rule or when the planned use could subject the college to any liability.

     (7) In the event of a cancellation of a facility use permit by the applicant, that organization is liable for all college costs and expenses in preparing the facility for its use.

     (8) The decision to issue permits is based on the assumption that any admission charges are to be specified and approved by the college.

     (9) Organizations using Highline Community College's facilities shall conduct all activities in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws including the rules and regulations adopted by Community College District 9 as stated in Title 132I WAC and in the use of facility form.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW et seq., RCW 28B.50.100 and 28B.50.140. 92-15-115, § 132I-140-130, filed 7/21/92, effective 8/21/92.]