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                              PIYA WICONI OKOLAKICIYE / COLLEGE LEGISLATURE (POLICY)

     A.  Purpose of PWO

         1.  The PWO provides participation in the governance and policy-making processes for all components of
             the college community: students, staff and faculty. PWO actions occur within the existing
             administrative and policy making structure of the college.

         2.  The PWO provides members of the components of the college a means through which they can assist the
             Board of Trustees and the President with planning.

         3.  The PWO provides a forum for the open discussion of major issues affecting the college community.

     B.  Specific Functions of PWO

         1.  PWO recommends new policies to the President for review and possible introduction to the Board of
             Trustees.

         2.  PWO refers issues affecting the college to its standing committees for review and response to PWO.

         3.  PWO reviews recommendations from its standing committees.