This manual contains the policies and regulations of Maricopa Governance, a leadership model adopted by the Governing Board of the Maricopa County Community College District in 1996 that establishes a framework for accountability to our constituents. One of the most important roles of the Governing Board is to identify goals for the purpose of better serving the people of Maricopa County, students, private and public sector employers, universities, and primary & secondary schools.

The manual is comprised of two distinct sections - Governance Policies and Administrative Regulations. The Governance Policies are policies adopted by the Governing Board that address such areas as Outcomes, Executive Duties and Responsibilities, the Governance Process, the Board-Staff Relationship, and the Vision, Mission, and Values of the Maricopa County Community College District. The Administrative Regulations are rules adopted by the Chancellor for managing the District and address the areas of Fiscal Management, Students, Instruction, Auxiliary Services, Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action, as well as various guidelines and procedures.

The Online Policy Manual is maintained by the Manager of Governance, 480-731-8880. Additional information related to the Governing Board is available at www.maricopa.edu/gvbd/. Questions regarding a particular area may be directed to the appropriate coordinator for that section.