PURPOSE

To establish appropriate use of college resources.

REFERENCES

• RCW 42.52 Ethics in Public Service
• Washington State Executive Ethics Board

POLICY

The purpose of this policy is to assure the legal use of state property and resources by all persons, including employees and officers of the college.

PROCEDURES

Any use of college facilities or equipment (see also OPPM Section 7020) outside the normal operation of educational programs, classes, and activities must be specifically approved by an appropriate administrator and fall within the laws specified above.

Use of facilities and equipment outside the employee’s normal work area or work hours may be permitted with the approval of the appropriate administrator provided that such employee has demonstrated satisfactory familiarity with the operation and safety features of the equipment and further that such use shall comply with the state ethics law, rules and advisory opinions of the state Executive Ethics Board, and district rules, policies and procedures.