Community College District No. 20 is governed by a board of trustees. The board of trustees consists of five individuals appointed by the governor to a term of five years as provided in RCW
28B.50.100. The board usually meets once a month in regular session on a date and at a time and place specified by public notice, and at special meetings announced by public notice. On occasion, the board may not meet in a particular calendar month. At such time, the trustees exercise the power and duties granted to the board by RCW
28B.50.140. The day-to-day operation and administration of the district, pursuant to policy established and approved by the board of trustees, is implemented through the office of the district president or designee.