Governance

Lone Star College System District
Board Policy Manual
Fifth Edition

Table of Contents: Section I - Governance

I.A. THE COLLEGE'S LEGAL STATUS

• I.A.1.01 College Legal Name and Status
• I.A.1.02 Definitions
• I.A.1.03 College Service Area and Taxing Boundaries
• I.A.1.04 College Boundaries and New Campuses or College Districts

I.B. THE COLLEGE'S FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES

• I.B.1.01 Purpose
• I.B.1.02 Vision Statement
• I.B.1.03 Mission Statement
• I.B.1.04 Value Statements
• I.B.1.05 Biennial Review
• I.B.1.06 Multicultural Education
• I.B.1.07 Operational Philosophy
• I.B.1.08 Institutional Effectiveness Plan
• I.B.1.09 Program Offerings

I.C. THE COLLEGE'S ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION

I.C.1. Administrative Structure

• I.C.1.01 Policy
• I.C.1.02 Definitions
• 1.C.1.03 Policies and Procedures
• I.C.1.04 Construing Policy and Procedure
• I.C.1.05 Participatory Governance

I.D. BOARD POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

I.D.1. Board of Trustees

• I.D.1.01 Policy
• I.D.1.02 Definitions
• I.D.1.03 Official Board Action
• I.D.1.04 General Powers and Duties
• I.D.1.05 Specifically Defined Powers and Duties
• I.D.1.06 Taxing Authority
• I.D.1.07 Individual Trustee Authority
• I.D.1.08 Leadership Responsibilities
• I.D.1.09 Represent the Common Good
• I.D.1.10 Set Policy Direction
• I.D.1.11 Employ, Evaluate, and Support the Chancellor
• I.D.1.12 Monitor Performance
• I.D.1.13 Advocates for the College
• I.D.1.14 Board Goals & Evaluations

I.E. BOARD ORGANIZATION

• I.E.1.01 Policy
• I.E.1.02 Definitions
• I.E.1.03 Elect Board Officers
• I.E.1.04 Appoint Board Committees

I.F. BOARD MEETINGS

• I.F.1.01 Policy
• I.F.1.02 Definitions
• I.F.1.03 Notice
• I.F.1.04 Time and Place
• I.F.1.05 Board Meeting Procedures
• I.F.1.06 Public Participation
• I.F.1.07 Closed Sessions
• I.F.1.08 Board Meeting Records
• I.F.1.09 Trustee Teleconferencing
• I.F.1.10 Videoconference Meettings

I.G. TRUSTEE STANDARDS

• I.G.1.01 Standards Enumerated
• I.G.1.02 Definitions
• I.G.1.03 Ethical Standards
• I.G.1.04 Conflict-of-Interest Abstention
• I.G.1.05 Disclosure Statements
• I.G.1.06 Prohibited Actions
• I.G.1.07 Trustee Misconduct

I.H. TRUSTEES

I.H.1. Trustee Qualifications and Benefits

• I.H.1.01 Policy
• I.H.1.02 Definitions
• I.H.1.03 Qualifications
• I.H.1.04 Pay, Expenses, and Benefits
• I.H.1.05 Trustee Tuition Waivers

I.H.2. Trustee Elections and Appointments

• I.H.2.01 Policy
• I.H.2.02 Definitions
• I.H.2.03 Membership and Terms
• I.H.2.04 Filing Information
• I.H.2.05 Notice to Candidates
• I.H.2.06 Write-In Voting and Write-In Candidates
• I.H.2.07 Election of Unopposed Candidate
• I.H.2.08 Nepotism
• I.H.2.09 Election Date
• I.H.2.10 Deadline to Order Elections and to Provide Notice
• I.H.2.11 Polling Places
• I.H.2.12 Voters with Disabilities
• I.H.2.13 Bilingual Materials
• I.H.2.14 Voting Rights Act
• I.H.2.15 Early Voting
• I.H.2.16 Canvass Returns
• I.H.2.17 Majority Vote Required
• I.H.2.18 Certificate of Election
• I.H.2.19 Statement of Officer and Oath of Office
• I.H.2.20 Redistricting

I.H.3.  Trustee Vacancies and Removal From Office

• I.H.3.01 Policy
• I.H.3.02 Definitions
• I.H.3.03 Trustee Appointment
• I.H.3.04 Trustee Resignation
• I.H.3.05 Non-Residence
• I.H.3.06 Holdover Doctrine
• I.H.3.07 Trustee Removal

I.H.4.  Trustee Development and Training

• I.H.4.01 Policy
• I.H.4.02 Definitions
• I.H.4.03 Trustee Orientation and Education
• I.H.4.04 Reimbursement of Development and Training Expenses
• I.H.4.05 Frequency
• I.H.4.06 THECB Trainings
• I.H.4.07 Conventions, Workshops, Press Conferences, and Ceremonial Events
• I.H.4.08 Open Government Training
• I.H.4.09 Reporting