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Standards of Good Practice

In support of effective community college governance, the Board of Trustees believes:

• That it derives its authority from the community and that it must always act as an advocate on behalf of the entire community;
• That it must clearly define and articulate its role;
• That it is responsible for creating and maintaining a spirit of true cooperation and a mutually supportive relationship with its CEO;
• That it always strives to differentiate between external and internal processes in the exercise of its authority;
• That its trustee members should engage in a regular and ongoing process of in-service training and continuous improvement;
• That its trustee members come to each meeting prepared and ready to debate issues fully and openly;
• That its trustee members vote their conscience and support the decision or policy made;
• That its behavior, and that of its members, exemplify ethical behavior and conduct that is above reproach;
• That it endeavors to remain always accountable to the community;
• That it honestly debates the issues affecting its community and speaks with one voice once a decision or policy is made.

Standards of Good Practice can be found on the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) web site at http://www.acct.org/resources/centerstandards/