WAC 132S-10-020   Operations and procedures.  The formal procedures for decision making at the college are determined by the bylaws of the board of trustees at Columbia Basin Community College and rules promulgated in accordance with the requirements of chapter 28B.19 RCW, the Higher Education Administrative Procedure Act (HEAPA). Accordingly, all rules, orders or directives, or regulations of the college which affect the relationship of the general public with the institution, or the relationship of particular segments of the college, such as students, faculty, or other employees, with the college or with each other:

     (1) The violation of which subjects the person to a penalty of administrative sanction;

     (2) Which establishes, alters, or revokes any procedures, practice, or requirement relating to institutional hearings; or

     (3) Which establishes, alters, or revokes any qualification or requirement relating to the enjoyment of benefits or privileges conferred by law; are implemented only through the procedures of the HEAPA. In accordance with RCW 28B.19.020(2), the college reserves the right to promulgate as internal rules not created or implemented in accordance with the HEAPA, the following: Rules, regulations, orders, statements, or policies relating primarily to the following: Standards for admissions; academic advancement, academic credits, graduation and the granting of degrees; tuition and fees, scholarships, financial aids, and similar academic matters; employment relationships; fiscal processes; or matters concerning only the internal management of an institution and not affecting private rights or procedures available to the general public; and such matters need not be established by rule adopted under this chapter unless otherwise required by law.

     Other formal procedures may appear within the policies of Columbia Basin Community College and may relate to such things as matters that must be first considered by the faculty senate or subcommittees thereof or by the associated students of Columbia Basin Community College or subcommittees thereof prior to their consideration by the board of trustees. Requirements regarding such prior considerations by any faculty or student or any other college group also appear in the bylaws of Columbia Basin Community College.

     Informal procedures regarding the methods and general course of operations at the college are, for the purposes of these rules, either:

     (a) Decisions made by persons authorized by board resolution, the president, vice-president, or any designee to make a decision within the scope of responsibility assigned to such person; or

     (b) Methods of human persuasion utilized by any member of the college's constituencies or the public to attempt to influence one in power to make decisions within that person's scope of responsibility.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140 and chapter 28B.19 RCW. 82-21-012 (Order 82-1), § 132S-10-020, filed 10/11/82. Formerly WAC 132S-17-025.]