1. Governing Board Candidate Orientation
June 6, 2007

2. Orientation Goals
Provide an overview of the California community college system
Provide an overview of the MPCCD
Describe the Governing Board role
Define the Board/CEO roles
Provide an overview of fiscal matters
Provide an overview of governance
List resources for further review

3. CCC System
Part of California’s public postsecondary system [CCCs, CSUs, UCs]
109 colleges; 72 districts; 2.5 million students - $20 per credit unit of enrollment
Missions:
Academic/vocational instruction
Economic development
Remedial instruction
Community service programs

4. Bilateral Governance System
Governor
Board of Governors
Chancellor
General supervision
Planning & policy
Regulation
Accountability
Technical assistance
Local Governing Board
Supt./President
General supervision
Planning & policy
Establish priorities
Determine budgets
Monitor use of public resources

5. General Governing Board Roles
Represent general citizenry
Have authority only as a whole; lead as a team
Set policy direction
Employ & support CEO
Act as community bridge & buffer
Establish campus climate
Define parameters for operation
Monitor institutional performance
Understand the law and uphold Board ethics

6. Community Relations Represent the public/communities served
Create linkages (bridge)
Be knowledgeable about needs (bridge)
Resist inappropriate intrusion (buffer)
Protect college from undue influence & protect academic freedom (buffer)
Maintain balance
Enhance public image of the college
Advocacy

7. Board/CEO Relationships
Complementing roles
Boards govern, set policy, & monitor institutional performance [do not administer or manage]
CEO administers the college & provides leadership on a daily basis
Once the Board sets policy, CEO is empowered to act

8. State Budget Development Process
In fall, CCCs submits budget change proposals to Dept. of Finance (DOF)
In December, DOF makes recommendations to Governor
By Jan. 10, Governor releases a proposed budget to the Legislature & hearings are held
In May, Governor releases a revised budget proposal
By June 15, Legislature to submit a proposed budget to Governor (rarely met)
By June 30, Governor to sign the budget (rarely met)

9. Local Budget Development Process
In fall, departments develop action plans
In spring, Advisory Groups recommend priorities to VPs
In spring, VPs refine priorities based on available budget information
In spring, College Council reviews VPs recommendations & forwards to S/P
By June 30, Board adopts a tentative budget
At August meeting, Board adopts final budget

10. Candidacy Steps Filing period = July 16 – August 10, 2007
Use resources to learn about the District and trustee roles and responsibilities
County Office of Elections to publish a candidates’ guide by the end of June
Be knowledgeable of Fair Political Practices Commission information
Election day = November 6, 2007
Elected trustees take office at December meeting