SGA 9031
In CommitteeSenate
MARC SILVA
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints MARC SILVA to the Lower Columbia College Board of Trustees for a term ending September 30, 2026. The appointment fills a vacancy and gives him full voting authority as part of the college’s governing board.
- Appoints MARC SILVA as a member of the Lower Columbia College Board of Trustees
- Sets the term of service from March 7, 2022, to September 30, 2026
- Confirms the appointment is for the remainder of an unexpired term (as part of the college’s regional board governance structure)
Who is affected
- MARC SILVA — MARC SILVA is appointed to serve as a voting member of the Lower Columbia College Board of Trustees, participating in governance decisions for the college.
Who Is Most Affected
MARC SILVA gains formal authority to participate in governance decisions affecting Lower Columbia College, including budget, policy, and strategic direction — but this is a personal appointment with no broader systemic impact on the public.
Students, faculty, and staff at Lower Columbia College may benefit indirectly if the appointee contributes positively to governance, but since this is a routine fill-in appointment for a partial term, no material change in operations or policy is expected.
Residents of Wahkiakum and Pacific counties (the college’s service area) may benefit from continued stable governance, but the appointment itself does not alter service levels, tuition, or programs.
The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) maintains its current governance structure; no change in oversight or funding authority results from this appointment.
No fiscal impact is specified, and the bill does not alter funding formulas, tuition, or operational budgets — so state and local budgets are unaffected by this action alone.