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Smith, Ed. D., with updates by The League © Community College League of California, Revised 2019  \nThis and other publications of the League are based on recommendations and advice from the Advisory Committees on Education Services of the Community College League of California as well as trustees and chief executives who present and participate in the League’s annual Board Chair Workshops. We appreciate their support and feedback.  \n2 • Trustee and Board Education  \nBOARD CHAIR HANDBOOK  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nChapter 1: Introduction................................................................... 5  \nChapter 2: Roles, Responsibilities, and Skills .............................7  \nChapter 3: Electing the Chair...................................................... 12  \nChapter 4: Board Chair and CEO Relationship ....................... 16  \nChapter 5: Representing the Board and District .................... 20  \nChapter 6: Running Effective Meetings ................................... 22  \nChapter 7: Create a Positive, Productive Climate.................. 34  \nChapter 8: Build a Strong Board/CEO Team ........................... 36  \nChapter 9: Board Education ........................................................ 40  \nChapter 10: Situations and Scenarios....................................... 43  \nReferences....................................................................................... 55  \nTrustee and Board Education • 3  \n4 • Trustee and Board Education  \nChapter 1  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThe chair1 of the board of trustees has been elected to a very important position. The chair leads the board and facilitates board processes. He or she plays an important role in ensuring that the board effectively governs the institution and that trustees work together well. The chair is often perceived as the major spokesperson for the board. She or he is usually the primary point of contact with the chief executive of the district.  \nBecause of the importance of the position, effective boards describe what is expected from the chair, give thoughtful consideration to selecting the chair, and provide any necessary support and training to help that person perform the duties as defined. Board chairs are required to be knowledgeable about many areas, including board policy, major district issues, and programs, community and state policy trends and issues and laws related to boards and board meetings.  \nMany trustees have served as chairs of other organizations; however, many come to the position with little formal training for the position. Hence, the League developed this handbook, designed to help chairs and potential chairs prepare for their role, and help trustees, chief executives and board staff support the chair’s success.  \n1 The Education Code establishes the position of “president of the board.” However, in this handbook, we use the title “chair” to avoid confusion with the title of the president of the college.  \nTrustee and Board Education • 5  \nThe document explores:  \n• the authority, roles and responsibilities of the chair,  \n• considerations in selecting the chair,  \n• the relationship between the board and the chief executive officer,  \n• principles of running effective meetings,  \n• methods to strengthen the effectiveness of the board as a team,  \n• ethical considerations of being chair, and  \n• the chair’s responsibilities in a variety of situations.  \n6 • Trustee and Board Education  \nChapter 2  \nROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND SKILLS  \nAuthority  \nThe board chair has the authority to chair board meetings, and may be delegated other powers by the board. 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