The Board will carry out its responsibilities using a governance style consistent with Board policies by:

re-exploring Ends policies annually;

holding an annual planning session;

following an agenda at its regular monthly meetings which implements the Board policy on Governing Style; and

continually improving its performance through Board education and enriched input and deliberation.

The agenda for all Board meetings will be prepared by the President after consultation with the Chairperson and based on input from other Board members. The agenda will be delivered to the Board at least five days before the meeting.

Education, input, and deliberation will be paramount in structuring meetings, and other Board activities.

The College budget will be approved by the Board each May. Revised budgets will be submitted to the Board for approval as necessary during the fiscal year, but no more often than quarterly.

Board policies and policy revisions will not be adopted until they have been considered at a minimum of two meetings, unless Board action waives this requirement and immediate effect is authorized.