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\n(916) 444-8641 / (916) 444-2954 fax  \nE-mail: [cclc@ccleague.org](cclc@ccleague.org)  \n[Web site: www.ccleague.org](Web site: www.ccleague.org)  \nAuthor: Cindra J. Smith, Ed.D. , with updates by The League © Community College League of California, Revised 2019  \nThe Trustee Handbook is updated annually and published by the Community College League. Complimentary copies are provided to those who attend the annual Effective Trusteeship Workshop, all newly-elected or appointed trustees, and each district chancellor and superintendent/president. Additional copies may be purchased from the League for $25 .00, plus postage and handling.  \nPermission is granted to all CCLC member districts to copy all or parts of the Trustee Handbook for use in educational programs, with appropriate attribution.  \nTrustee Handbook  \nTable of Contents  \nSection 1: California Community Colleges Chapter 1—The Community College System ........................................................................................................ 1  \nChapter 2—Governance of the Community Colleges ........................................................................................... 5  \nChapter 3—The Community College League of California................................................................................. 11  \nChapter 4—California Community Colleges Strategic Plan ............................................................................... 15  \nChapter 5—California Community College Districts and Colleges .................................................................... 18  \nSection 2: The Governing Board Chapter 6—Governing Board Role....................................................................................................................... 22  \nChapter 7—Trusteeship........................................................................................................................................ 28  \nChapter 8—The Student Trustee ......................................................................................................................... 32  \nChapter 9—Board Organization and Practices ................................................................................................... 36  \nChapter 10—The Board Chair .............................................................................................................................. 42  \nChapter 11—Community Relations ..................................................................................................................... 44  \nChapter 12—The Advocacy Role ......................................................................................................................... 48  \nSection 3: Toward An Effective Board Chapter 13—Ethics and Laws.............................................................................................................................. 50  \nChapter 14—Board Self-Evaluation..................................................................................................................... 58  \nChapter 15—Board Education ............................................................................................................................. 64  \nChapter 16—Effective Decision-Making ............................................................................................................. 66  \nSection 4: Policy, Planning and Monitoring Chapter 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