[Filed December 10, 2024, 8:32 a.m.]

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-23-036.

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 132H-106 WAC, Bylaws and standing orders of community college district VIII.

Hearing Location(s): On January 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., via Zoom. Join Zoom meeting https://bellevuecollege.zoom.us/j/85884188947, Meeting ID 858 8418 8947.

Date of Intended Adoption: March 19, 2025.

Submit Written Comments to: Loreen McRea Keller, 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., Bellevue, WA 98007, email loreen.keller@bellevuecollege.edu.

Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Alignment with Bellevue College board of trustees policy manual and planned adoption of WAC as policy 1000.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: Update sections, move several sections from WAC, align with Bellevue College board policy.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140.

Statute Being Implemented: RCW 28B.50.140(13).

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Name of Proponent: Governmental.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Lori McRea Keller, 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., Bellevue, 20007 [98007], 425-564-6155.

A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135.

A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Bellevue College is not one of the enumerated agencies required to conduct cost-benefit analyses under RCW 34.05.328(5).

This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal:

Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025(3) as the rules relate only to internal governmental operations that are not subject to violation by a nongovernment party.

Scope of exemption for rule proposal:

Policy and Government Relations

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 09-07-048, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09)

WAC 132H-106-010Board of trustees.

The board of trustees is an agency of the state and derives its authority as described in RCW 28B.50.100 and 28B.50.140. It shall be the responsibility of the board of trustees to establish policy and to evaluate the total college program. The board of trustees shall appoint a college president to administer the college and shall delegate to ((him/her))them the authority and responsibility for implementation of board policy.

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-10-067, filed 4/26/02, effective 5/27/02)

WAC 132H-106-030Meetings of the board of trustees.

Meetings may be held upon request by the chair or by a majority of the members of the board.

The board of trustees customarily holds a regular meeting at such time and place as it may designate ((approximately)) every four to six weeks from January through June and from ((September))October through December. Exact board meeting dates may be found in the Washington State Register or ((by contacting the president's office at (425) 564-2302))on the board of trustees website.

(1) All regular and special meetings of the board of trustees shall be announced and held in accordance with chapter 42.30 RCW (the Open Public Meetings Act).

(2) No official business shall be conducted by the board of trustees except during a regular or special meeting.

(3) The board of trustees may convene in executive session whenever it is deemed necessary pursuant to RCW 42.30.110.

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 09-07-048, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09)

WAC 132H-106-040Officers of the board.

The board (([annually])) elects from its membership a chair and vice chair to serve for the ensuing year. The president of Bellevue College or the president's designee serves as secretary to the board of trustees as specified by ((state law))RCW 28B.50.100.

WAC 132H-106-055Organization/operation of the college.

(1) Organization: Bellevue College, Community College District VIII is established in Title 28B RCW as a public institution of higher education. The institution is governed by a six-member board of trustees, appointed by the governor. The board employs a president, who acts as the senior executive officer of the institution. The president establishes the structure of the administration.

(2) Operation: The administrative office is located at the following address: 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., Bellevue, Washington 98007-6484. Educational operations may be located at other sites throughout the district. The office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. During the summer months the college operates on an alternate schedule, and throughout the year, some evening services are provided. Specific information is available through the college public information office and at the college website.

(3) Additional and detailed information concerning the educational offerings may be obtained at the college website bellevuecollege.edu.