C-3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, COLLEGE PRESIDENT

Value Statement:

• The Board supports the primary roles of the President to lead the College District, internally and externally, and to create the rules and processes necessary for the efficient and effective functioning of the College.

Within the framework of policies adopted by the Board, the College President exercises broad authority in carrying out the responsibilities of the position. The College President performs the following functions:

[1] Acts as executive officer for the Board of Trustees.

[2] Implements Board Policy.

[3] Advises the Board on policy development and review.

[4] Creates, organizes, and reorganizes, with 30 days prior notice, whenever practical, to the Board of Trustees for major changes to the administrative organization of the College, and manages the administrative organization of the College.

[5] Provides the Board with a timely flow of information regarding the College and its needs.

[6] Reports promptly the appointment of College employees to the Board of Trustees.

[7] Prepares and submits an annual budget to the Board and makes recommendations to the Board for budget changes; implements the College budget as approved and amended.

[8] Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and periodic revision of plans for the development of the Austin Community College District.

[9] Makes recommendations to the Board for the adoption of instructional programs and other educational and community services.

[10] Reviews the educational program on a continuing basis and effects changes that will improve the quality and scope of services offered.

[11] Represents the College, in cooperation with the Board and staff, to the community.

[12] Influences the development of local, state, and national educational policies.

[13] Ensures the accuracy of all reports required by local, state, and federal agencies.

[14] Prepares agenda materials, with the approval of the Board officers, for board meetings and maintains a record of the proceedings.

[15] Develops and approves administrative rules needed for effective College operations or to carry out Board policy, and reports to the Board of Trustees such rules related to Board policy.

[16] Maintains the orderly functioning of the College and takes appropriate action, within the limits of Board policy, as may be necessary to prevent any interference with such orderly operation of the College.

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The Austin Community College Board of Trustees adopted this policy on December 3, 1973 and amended it on February 1, 1988, February 16, 1998, May 1, 2000, August 4, 2003, and July 7, 2008.

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