ChargeThe Governance Review Council will monitor and evaluate the governance process to ensure that: • The system’s processes, decision-making and communication are available to all.

• The “Principles for Effective Governance” as outlined in the Participatory Governance Manual are adhered to.
• Committees are fulfilling their charges effectively.
• Those involved accept responsibility for the roles they play in the system and for communicating information to their constituent group.
• Appropriate decisions are made consistent with the mission of the College.
• There is commitment by the College to a continuous maintenance of its system of internal governance.

Responsibilities

The Governance Review Council shall:

• Conduct a review and evaluation six months after adoption of the new governance procedures.
• Conduct an evaluation of the governance system annually or more frequently when deemed necessary by two of the three senates or the Board of Trustees.
• Serve as an adjudicating body for any issues having to do with the governance process. All recommendations will be written, justified and distributed to the College Council.
• Establish appropriate timelines to complete tasks and make recommendations.
• Recommend changes and revisions to the governance system that are based on the outcome of the evaluation process.

Composition

• 3 faculty appointed by the Academic Senate
• 3 classified staff appointed by the CSEA/SEIU Joint Committee
• 3 students appointed by the Student Senate
• 3 managers appointed by the Superintendent/President
• The Chair or Co-Chairs will be elected from the group.

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