The Board of Trustees maintains appropriate statutory authority and is responsible for formulating the policies under which the College will operate. The Trustees' authority is a group authority. They have powers only when they meet in a properly called meeting in which there is a quorum.

Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees shall be to:

• Select and appoint the President of the College.
• Determine the broad general policies that will govern the district.
• Consider and take appropriate action on recommendation of the President of the College on all matters of policy relating to the welfare of the College.
• After evaluating administrative recommendations, assume exclusive responsibility for making decisions concerning appointment, retention or dismissal of all staff.
• Approve the annual budget.
• Approve the expenditure of all funds.
• Provide ways and means for adequate financial support.
• Function as the legislative and policy-making body of the district charged with the oversight of the College, leaving all administrative functions to the College President.
• Serve as a court of final appeal for students, employees, and citizens of the district on matters of policy and policy interpretation.
• Such other duties as are imposed by Missouri law.

Content Owner: Office of the President
Issued: 08/1993
Revised: 07/2000, 10/2020