Board of Trustees - Legal Status
The Board of Trustees derives its legal status from the Texas Constitution and the state legislature. In discharging its duties the Board shall function in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, controlling court decisions, and applicable regulations promulgated pursuant to statute by state and federal agencies. Opinions of the Attorney General shall be used for guidance in interpretation of applicable law. The Board shall constitute a body corporate and shall have the exclusive power to maintain and govern the public free schools district.
The official title of the governing body of the college shall be the Board of Trustees, herein referred to as “the Board.”
The Chairman of the Board is designated in legally referenced policies as President of the Board or Board President, and in local policy as Chairman of the Board or Board Chairman.
See Policy Manual, BA (LOCAL)