Payroll Authorization

I. Policy Title: Payroll Authorization

II. Who does this policy affect?

Board of Trustees, President of the College, All College Employees

III. Purpose

The most substantial payment of public funds for the operation of the College is that which is made to the employees of the Board of Trustees for services rendered. To ensure that each person so compensated is validly employed by the College and that the compensation remitted fairly represents the services rendered, this policy is promulgated.

IV. Policy Statement

Employment of all College personnel whether full-time, part-time, salaried, or hourly must be documented in contract form and must be approved by the Board except where authority to appoint certain personnel of the College has been delegated to the President.
Each motion of the Board to employ or reemploy a staff member shall include the name of the individual, the position title, and the compensation to be paid as prescribed in a negotiated collective bargaining agreement or determined by a wage guideline.

V. Definitions
N/A

VI. Responsible Party for Policy Interpretation/Review
Board of Trustees
Vice President of Financial Services

VII. Related Documents
N/A

VIII. Policy History:
a. Adopted by Board: February 20, 1995
b. Previous Policy Section: Finances; Previous Policy No. 2550

Reviewed/Updated

December 11, 2023 – Reviewed by Policy Committee - no changes

This policy supersedes and replaces any and all past policies related to this subject