District Policy 5030 - Board Meeting Conduct

5030.10 Meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be conducted by the President in a manner consistent with the policies of the District. The latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised shall also be used as a general guideline for meeting protocol. District policies shall prevail whenever they are in conflict with Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised.

5030.20 All Board meetings shall commence at the time stated on the agenda..

5030.30 The conduct of meetings shall, to the fullest possible extent, enable Trustees to set the direction for the District, establish and support the structure of the District, hold the District accountable on behalf of the community, and serve as community leaders. To be effective, the Trustees must be able to:

      5030.31 Consider problems to be solved, weigh evidence related thereto, and make decisions intended to solve the problems.

      5030.32 Receive, consider and take any needed action with respect to reports of accomplishment of District operations.

5030.40 The Board of Trustees exists as an organizational entity, with its own unique organizational culture, norms, values and operating style. The District’s Board of Trustees operates in an organizational environment of trust, honesty, and openness with the proper conduct as directed by the Board President.

Issued: October 9, 2002

Revised: March 18, 2009

Review by Policy Committee: July 2015 with no recommended changes

Board Approval: July 8, 2015