The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of the Southwestern Community College District is seeking qualified, interested individuals to serve on a committee of community leaders which will serve as the independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee (“COC”) for the implementation Proposition R Bond program. This open application period is to replace a community representative at-large, a business community representative, and a student representative.
Proposition 39 Bond Election
On November 4, 2008, voters residing within the Southwestern Community College District passed Proposition R. Proposition R is a $389 million bond measure that was approved on the November 4, 2008, ballot which authorizes funding for needed repairs, upgrades, and new construction projects at the District. Proposition 39 requires a 55% supermajority for approval; this bond was passed by 71.4%.
Establishment of a Citizens’ Oversight Committee
After a bond authorized under Proposition 39 is passed, state law requires that the Southwestern Community College District Board appoint a Citizens’ Oversight Committee to work with the District. The District has established the Citizens’ Oversight Committee and approved Bylaws therefore.
Committee Responsibilities
In accordance with Education Code Section 15278(b), the Citizens’ Oversight Committee shall:
• Inform the public concerning the District’s expenditure of Proposition R bond proceeds;
• Review expenditure reports produced by the District to ensure that Proposition R bond proceeds were expended only for the purposes set forth in Proposition R;
• Present to the Board, in public session, an annual written report outlining their activities and conclusions regarding the expenditure of Proposition R bond proceeds.
Appointment of Committee Members
The Superintendent/President from the applications submitted to the District will recommend a minimum of three applicants for appointment by the Board.
Time Commitment and Term
These appointments will be for one full two-year term.
Would You be Interested in Serving?
If you wish to serve on this important committee, please review the committee bylaws for more information about the committee’s role and responsibilities and complete the required application. Completed applications should be sent or faxed to the Vice President of Business and Financial Affairs of the Southwestern Community College District by 4:30 PM on June 10, 2010. Bylaws and application can be obtained by e-mailing jruiz@swccd.edu.
Southwestern Community College District
900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Tel. (619) 482-6311