SGA 9040
In CommitteeSenate
REBECCA A. CHAN
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Rebecca A. Chan to the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees for a five-year term. It does not change laws or policies — it simply confirms her appointment to the board.
- Appoints Rebecca A. Chan as a member of the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees
- Sets the term of service from October 14, 2022, to September 30, 2027
- Fills a vacancy on the board as part of regular governance continuity
Who is affected
- Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees — This appointment ensures continued representation for the Shoreline area on the college board, influencing decisions about programs, budgets, and local college services.
Who Is Most Affected
As the appointee, Ms. Chan gains formal authority to participate in governance decisions affecting college operations, budgets, and academic programs. However, the role is non-compensated and carries no direct personal financial gain.
Shoreline residents benefit from continued local representation on the college board, which can influence program relevance, workforce alignment, and community engagement. However, individual residents have no direct control over her decisions or outcomes.
The college board gains a new member to help fulfill quorum requirements and provide diverse perspectives on strategic priorities. This supports governance continuity but does not alter the board’s structural authority or funding.
Students and staff at Shoreline CC may benefit indirectly if the new trustee contributes to improved program relevance or community partnerships, but the bill itself imposes no operational or policy changes affecting them directly.
State government incurs no fiscal cost or revenue impact from this appointment, as trustee positions are unpaid and the bill contains no funding provisions.