SGA 9133
In CommitteeSenate
CAROL A. EVANS
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Carol A. Evans to the Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees for a five-year term. It does not change policy or funding — it is a personnel appointment.
- Appoints Carol A. Evans as a member of the Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees
- Sets the term of service from July 2, 2024, to September 30, 2029
Who is affected
- Carol A. Evans — The individual named, Carol A. Evans, is appointed to serve on the board that governs Eastern Washington University.
Who Is Most Affected
Carol A. Evans gains a formal governance role at a public university, including influence over strategic direction, budget oversight, and presidential selection — but no direct financial compensation is specified in the bill.
Eastern Washington University students, faculty, and staff may experience indirect effects depending on how Ms. Evans votes on tuition, staffing, capital projects, and institutional priorities — but the bill itself does not alter any operational or financial policies.
Eastern Washington University’s Board of Trustees gains a new member, potentially shifting the board’s composition and deliberative dynamics — but the bill does not change board authority, voting rules, or fiduciary responsibilities.
Washington state taxpayers fund the university system, but this appointment does not alter funding levels, tax rates, or fiscal policies — no direct fiscal impact is created or eliminated.
Local governments in Eastern Washington may be indirectly affected if the board’s decisions influence regional economic development, workforce training partnerships, or local tax base — but the bill itself has no such policy effect.