EDUCATION, Title 16- COMMUNITY COLLEGES, Subtitle 1- Organization and Government of Community Colleges, and the Annotated Code of the Public General Laws of Maryland as amended. B. The Board is responsible to the State of Maryland and the citizens of Washington County for developing the policies governing the affairs of the College. C. The Board has the responsibility to guarantee the integrity of the College, to develop and periodically evaluate policies and procedures for the College, and to entrust the administration of those policies to the President. D. The control over the College by the Board is not by individual members, but throughaction as a body in accordance with State law and the Board’s bylaws. The members of the Board have legal authority only when the Board is in formal session with a quorum present. E. Trustees serve on Board committees as appointed by the Chairperson. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES: A. Experience 1. General understanding of public boards and their fiscal and legal responsibility. 2. Fund-raising and resource development. 3. Working with community leaders. B. Leadership skills, and abilities 1. Demonstrated ability to build consensus among colleagues and to establish positive working relationships. 2. Understanding of, and ability to work with, the political process. 3. General understanding of business and financial processes. 4. High level of integrity and commitment to collaborative decision making. 5. Knowledge of, and active involvement with, community groups. C. Time Commitment 1. Monthly Board meetings 3 to 4 hours in length and committee meetings. 2. Training and professional development opportunities. 3. Attendance at academic-related campus activities including Honors Convocation, Commencement, and specialized program completion ceremonies is expected to demonstrate commitment to the celebration of student success. 4. HCC Foundation events, including donor recognition and the annual Tribute. Trustee attendance at these events is important to the work of the Foundation. 5. Special events on campus, such as groundbreakings, building dedications, press conferences, and visits by state and federal officials.
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